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Chipotle Chicken Tacoswith Pineapple Salsa

Recipe by Zachary Neman on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. These chipotle chicken tacos burst with smoky heat and sweet pineapple salsa, creating a vibrant, crowd‑pleasing dish that’s quick to whip up and perfect for a casual dinner or weekend gathering.

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Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa by Zachary Neman, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. In a small bowl, combine the chipotle pepper in adobo sauce with the white creamy substance (mayonnaise or sour cream) to create a creamy chipotle sauce.

  2. In a bowl, add the chicken pieces, drizzle with olive oil, and coat with the creamy chipotle sauce. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss by hand to marinate for about 10 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Creamy chipotle coating covers the chicken. Turn the pieces through the sauce before cooking.

  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, turning and basting with any remaining sauce, until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken browns and cooks through. Turn pieces so they color on all sides.

  4. While the chicken cooks, prepare the pineapple salsa by mixing diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and minced garlic in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Pineapple salsa is evenly mixed. Fold gently to preserve the diced fruit.

  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.

  6. Assemble the tacos: place a few spoonfuls of chicken on each tortilla, top with pineapple salsa, and serve immediately.

Tips while you cook

Marinate briefly
Let the chicken sit with the creamy chipotle sauce for about 10 minutes before cooking.
Warm tortillas
Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.
Baste with remaining sauce
While the chicken cooks, baste it with any leftover creamy chipotle sauce for extra flavor.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Chicken tacos, 13 ways

Twelve creators posted their own. Most use chicken, garlic cloves, coriander and lime.

  1. Andy Cooks35 min16 ingr.Only this one uses orange, adobo juice and ground cumin
  2. Brooke Carson50 min11 ingr.Only this one uses sriracha and red pepper flakes
  3. Sam Kelly20 min13 ingr.Only this one uses taco seasoning
  4. Iram Mansoor35 min19 ingr.Only this one uses mini tortillas and mozzarella cheese
  5. Ahmad Alzahabi35 min13 ingr.Only this one uses cumin, sazon and chihuahua cheese
  6. Zachary Neman30 min17 ingr.Only this one uses chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, goya chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and jalapeno
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