Ingredients
– 1 pound chicken tenderloin (cubed)
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil
– ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
– ¾ cup English cucumber (cored and diced)
– ¾ cup pineapple (diced)
– ½ cup red onion (diced small)
– ¼ cup jalapeno (diced small)
– ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
– 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ¼ cup light sour cream
– 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
– 2 teaspoons minced garlic
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 5 warmed tortillas
– ½ avocado (peeled, pitted, and diced)
– lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1-First, combine the pineapple salsa ingredients in a bowl: ¾ cup English cucumber (cored and diced), ¾ cup pineapple (diced), ½ cup red onion (diced small), ¼ cup jalapeno (diced small), ¼ cup cilantro (chopped), 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set it aside to let the flavors meld.
2-Next, mix the lime crema: ¼ cup light sour cream, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
3-Season 1 pound cubed chicken with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika, then toss with 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
4-Heat 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 7-8 minutes until crispy, turning often.
5-Add ⅓ cup BBQ sauce, toss to coat, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sticky and caramelized. Ensure the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit before removing from heat.
6-Heat the tortillas and assemble the tacos by adding ½ avocado (peeled, pitted, and diced), a layer of BBQ chicken, a spoonful of lime crema, and topping with pineapple salsa.
7-Serve with lime wedges for a fresh finish.
Last Step:
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🍳 Use avocado oil for frying to achieve a crisp chicken texture.
🔪 Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes for even cooking and easy assembly.
🔥 Simmer BBQ sauce with chicken to caramelize and intensify flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 316
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1001 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg
