Description
One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos combine the bold flavors of Mexico into a quick and easy weeknight meal. This one-pan dish features tender chicken thighs marinated in zesty chipotle paste, paired with sweet pineapple chunks and fresh lime juice. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy delicious, homemade tacos without the hassle of multiple pots and pans. Perfect for busy families or casual gatherings, these flavorful tacos are customizable—serve them in your choice of tortillas and top with creamy avocado and fresh herbs for a satisfying dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 200g fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 small shallot
- Juice of 1 lime
- Small handful fresh coriander, chopped
- 2 tbsp chipotle paste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chipotle paste, lime juice, crushed garlic, honey, tomato puree, and salt.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with marinade. Set aside.
- Spread marinated chicken on a baking tray and top with pineapple chunks.
- Roast for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Prepare toppings: chop shallot and cube avocado.
- Serve chicken mixture in tortillas topped with shallot, avocado, coriander, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg