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Hawaiian Chicken Thigh Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
ready in 15 minutes
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
Get in on some delicious island life, unfortunately sans sun and sand. Tomato and pineapple combine powers for a sweet and acid-y topping for seasoned chicken, for tacos you'll love saying aloha to.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 14 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 1 Red Onion
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Pineapple Chunks
- 1 Lime
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- 2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) QOjGxw3w
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Calories740
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Carbohydrates66g
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Net Carbs61g
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Fat28g
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Protein53g
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Sodium1320mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Cook Chicken
Halve and peel onion. Slice halves into thin strips.
Pat diced chicken dry.If using chicken breasts, pat dry and, on a separate cutting board, cut into 1" dice.Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add diced chicken and onion to hot pan and stir occasionally until chicken is lightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.If using chicken breasts, add 2 tsp. olive oil and follow the same instructions.Remove from burner and stir in Cajun seasoning (to taste) and a pinch of salt and pepper.While chicken cooks, prepare ingredients. -
2 Prepare Remaining Ingredients and Make Salsa
Quarter lime.
Coarsely chop pineapple.Halve tomatoes.Combine tomato, pineapple, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside. -
3 Warm the Tortillas
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave, 30 seconds.
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4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with chicken and topping with cheese and salsa. Crush crispy jalapeños and garnish tacos (to taste). Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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