Juicy chicken, caramelized pineapple, spicy roasted aromas, and creamy yogurt – this taco variation brings real street food feeling to your grill.
Perfect for guests, grill parties, or as a highlight on the buffet. Preparing it on a rotisserie spit makes the meat particularly juicy and gives it a wonderfully aromatic crust on the outside.
Ingredients (approx. 8–10 Tacos)
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1 kg chicken thighs (boneless)
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3 chicken breast fillets
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300 ml orange juice
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1 fresh pineapple
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300 g corn
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50 g herb butter
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9–12 taco tortillas
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100 g yogurt (10% fat)
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1 bunch fresh cilantro
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6 cloves garlic
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2 tomatoes
Spice mix (instead of ready-made spice):
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2 tsp sweet paprika powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika powder (optional)
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp oregano
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½ tsp chili (to taste)
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2 tsp salt
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½ tsp pepper
Preparation
1. Prepare the meat
Cut chicken breast lengthwise into thick slices.
Halve chicken thighs if necessary.
Mix orange juice with 2 tsp salt, 3 chopped garlic cloves, and 1 tsp of the spice mix.
Marinate the meat in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours.
2. Prepare the pineapple
Remove the skin, cut out the core, and slice.
3. Skewer the meat
Remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry thoroughly.
Thread alternating layers of meat and pineapple slices tightly onto the spit.
Generously rub the outside with the remaining spice mix.
4. Grill
Preheat the grill to 220–250 °C indirect heat.
Place a drip tray filled with water under the spit.
Grill for approx. 60–75 minutes until the meat reaches an internal temperature of at least 75 °C.
The outer layer should caramelize slightly.
5. Prepare the side dishes
Mix yogurt with chopped cilantro, remaining garlic, and a pinch of salt.
Dice the tomatoes.
Roast the corn in a pan with herb butter until golden brown.
6. Optional: Chicken skin crunch
If skin is present:
Season with a little salt and fry until crispy in a pan.
Crumble and use as a topping later.
7. Serve
Thinly slice the outer layers of meat from the spit (like classic al pastor).
Briefly warm the tacos, then fill with meat, corn, tomatoes, yogurt, and optional skin crunch.
💡Tip
- Drizzle with lime juice
- Also delicious with red onions or avocado
- Alternatively, works in the oven at 200 °C convection
Many thanks to Futterattacke for the inspiration and photos!
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