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By Kurt Gielen
Rum-Lime Chicken Tacos with Pineapple & Pickled Red Onion
7 steps
Prep:1hCook:10min
Updated at: Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:48:48 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
55
Low
Glycemic Load
24
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories553.6 kcal (28%)
Total Fat21.6 g (31%)
Carbs44.8 g (17%)
Sugars17 g (19%)
Protein40.9 g (82%)
Sodium626.7 mg (31%)
Fiber4.6 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings
For the chicken
500gboneless skinless chicken thighs
cut into strips
2 Tbspdark rum
2juice of limes
1 tspsmoked paprika
1 tspground cumin
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
1 Tbspolive oil
For the quick pickled red onion
For serving
Instructions
Step 1
Marinate the chicken
Combine the rum, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Add the chicken and mix well.
Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3–4 hours.
Step 2
Prepare the pickled onion
Mix the sliced red onion with the lime juice and a pinch of salt.
Let it sit for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Make the lime yogurt
Combine the Greek yogurt with the juice of half a lime.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of honey
Season lightly with salt.
Step 4
Cook the chicken
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
Step 5
Warm the tacos
Heat the tacos briefly in a dry pan or according to the package instructions.
Step 6
Assemble
Fill each taco with lettuce or cabbage.
Add the chicken, pineapple, and pickled red onion.
Finish with a spoonful of lime yogurt.
Step 7
Optional garnish
Fresh coriander (cilantro)
Sliced jalapeños
Extra lime wedges
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