Pineapple Chipotle Chick'n Tacos

Make these pineapple chipotle chick'n tacos for an easy flavorful dinner with the perfect balance of sweet and heat.
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Pineapple Chipotle Chick'n Tacos
Make these pineapple chipotle chick'n tacos for an easy flavorful dinner with the perfect balance of sweet and heat.

July 18, 2026
URL: https://www.birdseye.com/recipes/dinner/pineapple-chipotle-chickn-tacos-10591

  • Prep time 30 minutes
  • Total time 30 minutes
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce

  • 4 teaspoons water

  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder

  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 bag (10 oz each) Gardein® Meatless Chick'n Strips 2021

  • 1 bag (14.4 oz each) Birds Eye® Tri-Colored Pepper & Onion Medley

  • 1 can (8 oz each) pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve juice)

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 4 cups tri-color coleslaw mix

  • 12 corn tortillas (6 inch)

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Nutrition Information

332 calories, 36g carbs

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Nutrition Information

332 calories, 36g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Stir mayonnaise, adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon water, chipotle powder, garlic powder, and salt together in large bowl. Stir in coleslaw mix. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the remaining filling.

  • Step two

    Drain pineapple juice into a small bowl, reserve. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chick’n strips, pepper blend, and pineapple tidbits. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step three

    To the pineapple juice add the garlic, chipotle pepper, paprika, and cumin. Stir to combine. Add mixture to the chick’n. Cook uncovered on medium-high for 8 minutes stirring occasionally.

  • Step four

    Combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry. Add to skillet, and bring mixture to a boil. Stir constantly for 1 minute and then remove from heat.

  • Step five

    To assemble tacos, place a 1/4-cup of the chick’n mixture onto warmed tortillas. Top with about 2 tablespoons of the coleslaw mixture. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

332 calories, 36g carbs

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Pineapple Chipotle Chick'n Tacos

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 67 mg 7%
Carbohydrate 36 g 12%
Cholesterol 5 mg 2%
Total Fat 17 g 26%
Iron 2 mg 12%
Calories 332 kcal 17%
Sodium 362 mg 15%
Protein 12 g 24%
Saturated Fat 2 g 12%
Sugars 8 g 1%
Vitamin C 27 mg 45%

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