Description
One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos are a delicious and hassle-free meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to your table in just 40 minutes. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a zesty blend of chipotle paste, honey, and lime, paired with sweet pineapple chunks for a tropical twist. With minimal cleanup and customizable toppings, these tacos are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Serve them with your choice of corn or flour tortillas and fresh ingredients for an unforgettable taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 200g fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 small shallot
- Juice of 1 lime (plus extra wedges)
- Small handful of fresh coriander (chopped)
- 2 tbsp chipotle paste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1.5 tsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large garlic cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients: chipotle paste, honey, tomato puree, salt, and crushed garlic. Add diced chicken thighs and toss to coat.
- Spread marinated chicken on a baking tray and top with pineapple chunks. Roast for about 30 minutes until cooked through.
- While roasting, prepare your toppings: chop shallot and cube avocado.
- Once cooked, squeeze lime juice over the chicken and pineapple mix before serving on tortillas with coriander and avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 205g)
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 99mg