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Tropical Chicken Nachos

Tropical Chicken Nachos are loaded with grilled chicken, melted cheese, and fresh tropical fruit salsa.
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Prep Time 24 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Tropical / Fusion

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 2 chicken breasts about 1 pound
  • Zest and juice of 2 small limes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tropical seasoning blend

For the Tropical Salsa

  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • 1 kiwi peeled and diced
  • ½ cup diced strawberries
  • 1 cup diced mango
  • 1 cup diced watermelon
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • Zest and juice of 1 small lime
  • 2½ teaspoons tropical seasoning blend

For the Nachos

  • Corn tortilla chips
  • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup tamarind sauce
  • Sliced jalapeños optional
  • Fresh cilantro optional

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and pat the chicken dry.
  • Coat the chicken evenly with the tropical seasoning blend.
  • Place the chicken in a large zip-top bag with lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and olive oil.
  • Seal and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the tropical salsa by combining pineapple, kiwi, strawberries, mango, watermelon, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and seasoning in a large bowl. Mix gently until combined.
  • Heat a grill to 375°F (190°C).
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining liquid.
  • Grill for about 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest for several minutes before shredding.
  • Toss the shredded chicken with tamarind sauce.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Evenly distribute the shredded chicken over the chips.
  • Sprinkle Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese across the top.
  • Bake for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish the Tropical Chicken Nachos with sliced jalapeños and fresh cilantro.
  • Serve immediately with the tropical salsa.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken works as a quick substitute.
  • Pepper Jack cheese adds extra spice.
  • Fresh fruit provides the brightest flavor, but frozen fruit can be used if thawed and well drained.
  • Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or extra lime wedges.