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Hawaiian Chicken & Pineapple Tacos!

  • Author: driftwoodcorner
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Tacos
  • Method: Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker

Description

With a creamy jalapeno lime cabbage slaw.

These versatile tacos can be made in the oven or slow cooker- No IP necessary!  


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.52 lbs. boneless chicken thighs, breasts or tenderloins
  • 1 cup diced pineapple 
  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (remove ribs and seeds for less heat)
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped – reserve half for toppings
  • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1.5 cup water
  • optional: 2 tablespoons “hot honey with chilies” (honey + red pepper flakes)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Jalapeño Lime Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise (sub: sour cream or Greek yogurt)
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil (sub: EVOO)
  • 1 lime – juice of
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 jalapeño (remove ribs and seeds for less heat)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 tablespoon onion
  • 3 tablespoons dried dill 
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • optional: 1 avocado

1/2 head cabbage, for slaw

Corn or Flour tortillas (I prefer the white corn tortillas for this recipe)

Avocado, Tomatoes or any other topping you’d like!


Instructions

  1. Place all dressing ingredients into a blender and pulse until creamy. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve. 
  2. Place all of the main chicken ingredients in the Instant Pot.  Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes (fresh chicken) see notes for frozen chicken.
  3. Allow a full Natural Pressure Release and shred the chicken directly in the pot. (Using a hand mixer to shred chicken is quick and does not affect the consistency of other ingredients)
  4. Optional Broiling step – to give taco filling a rich, caramelized taste.  Remove the pressure cooker lid and replace it with air fryer lid.  Set to 500 degrees (broil) for approx. 10-15 minutes. OR Transfer shredded chicken to a baking sheet lined with foil. Broil for 5 minutes until browned.
  5.  Toss a few tablespoons of dressing with finely shredded cabbage to make the slaw.
  6. Serve chicken in warm tortillas with slaw and an extra drizzle of dressing and other toppings of your choice:  lime juice, avocado, extra pineapple, cilantro, red onion, etc.

Notes

Slow Cooker: Make the dressing ahead of time following the above directions.  Add all chicken ingredients to slow cooker pan and set on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Shred chicken in the pan and transfer to a lined baking sheet and broil. 

Stovetop:  Make the dressing ahead of time following the above directions. Sauté the onion & jalapeno. Add the chicken, spices, pineapple, and liquids. Simmer until the chicken is fully cooked. Shred and brown using the above directions.

Frozen chicken: Have a block of frozen boneless chicken? No problem!  In your pressure cooker add all ingredients and spices with the frozen chicken and set time to Manual High Pressure for 15 minutes. NPR