Description
One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos are a delightful and easy weeknight dinner that combines the juicy tenderness of roasted chicken with the sweetness of fresh pineapple. This recipe is perfect for busy families or casual gatherings, offering a unique twist on traditional tacos. The burst of flavors from chipotle paste and lime juice makes each bite a savory delight. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve these tacos with your favorite toppings for a customized dining experience that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 200g fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tbsp chipotle paste
- 2 tbsp runny honey
- 1 1/2 tsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 small shallot
- juice of 1 lime, plus extra wedges for serving
- small handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chipotle paste, honey, tomato puree, salt, and crushed garlic.
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in the marinade until well coated; set aside.
- Spread marinated chicken on a baking tray and top with pineapple chunks.
- Roast for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- While roasting, prepare avocado and warm tortillas in a hot pan.
- Once done, squeeze lime juice over the mixture and serve in tortillas topped with avocado and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg