Description
One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos combine the bold flavors of marinated chicken thighs and sweet, juicy pineapple for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. This easy recipe is designed for busy evenings, allowing you to whip up a flavorful meal with minimal cleanup. The savory chipotle marinade balances beautifully with the sweetness of fresh pineapple, creating a satisfying dish that’s perfect for taco night or casual gatherings. Serve them in warm tortillas alongside avocado and a zesty lime wedge for an irresistible experience that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp chipotle paste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 tsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 200g fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 small shallot
- juice 1 lime, plus extra wedges for serving
- small handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Whisk together chipotle paste, honey, tomato puree, salt, and crushed garlic in a mixing bowl.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with the marinade. Let it sit while preheating the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Spread marinated chicken and pineapple on a baking tray and roast for 30 minutes until cooked through.
- While roasting, prepare shallot and cube avocado.
- Warm tortillas in a hot pan if desired. Assemble tacos by placing chicken and pineapple mixture in tortillas, topping with shallot and avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg