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Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos

This recipe is yum, yum, YUMMY! The chicken roasted with pineapple and poblano peppers will blow your mind with flavor! Then adding the pineapple salsa and homemade crema will give your taste buds a new flavor and warm tingle in every single bite! You can make this in an Instant Pot or slow cook it all day long! I hope you enjoy this delicious taco recipe! Special Tips: Wear gloves when chopping the poblanos and jalepenos! Burns from spicy peppers are no joke! Have this dinner ready in 30 minutes when you use an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker Leave the chicken breasts whole until you are ready to shred it at the end for a juicier, perfectly cooked result Serves 6 Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts  1/2 sweet onion, diced  3-4 cloves garlic, minced or grated  2 tsp chili powder  1 tsp paprika  1 tsp cumin  1 tsp salt  2 chipotle chile peppers in adobo, chopped  (you can find this in a can by t...

Carnitas Tacos

Pork shoulder carnitas, also known as Mexican pulled pork, are easy to make and please a crowd! Carnitas literally translates to "little meats" and is a traditional Mexican cuisine made by simmering or braising pork until tender. The steps below will help you pull off an Americanized version of carnitas and WOW your next dinner party! I made this for a bachelorette party as part of a taco bar and it was a hit! The recipe was demanded, so I'm delivering 😁 Let me know how it goes!  Special Tips: If pork shoulder is nowhere to be found, a pork roast of equal size can be used. It doesn't provide the pulled pork texture, but it is still delicious and a bit healthier, too! Don't forget to wear gloves when chopping jalapenos, and thoroughly wash all utensils afterwards. Jalapeno burns are no joke, and you could seriously injure your eyes if you rub them after chopping! Serves 8 with 3 small tacos each Ingredients: 3-4 lb pork shoulder 1 yellow onion, chopped...