One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos
One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, making them an excellent choice for busy weeknights. This easy recipe features succulent chicken thighs marinated in a zesty chipotle-lime sauce, paired with sweet pineapple chunks for a delightful contrast. Everything cooks together on a single baking tray, simplifying prep and cleanup. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or enjoying a family meal, these tacos are sure to impress. Customize them with your favorite toppings like avocado and fresh cilantro for added flair!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 200g fresh pineapple chunks
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chipotle paste
- 2 tbsp runny honey
- 1 1/2 tsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Small handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, chipotle paste, honey, tomato puree, salt, and crushed garlic. Add chopped chicken thighs and toss to coat. Let marinate while preheating the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Spread the marinated chicken on a baking tray and top with pineapple chunks. Roast for 30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prepare toppings by chopping shallots and cubing avocados.
- Once cooked, squeeze additional lime juice over the chicken and pineapple mixture. Serve in warmed tortillas topped with coriander and avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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