Description
One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal that brings the vibrant tastes of Mexico to your table in just 40 minutes. This easy recipe combines tender chicken thighs with sweet pineapple, zesty lime, and a kick of chipotle for a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The best part? It all cooks on one baking tray, minimizing cleanup so you can enjoy more time with family and friends. Customize your tacos with fresh toppings like avocado, cilantro, and lime for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 200g fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tbsp chipotle paste
- 2 tbsp runny honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 small shallot
- small handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chipotle paste, honey, tomato puree, salt, lime juice, and crushed garlic.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in the marinade until well-coated. Set aside.
- Spread marinated chicken and pineapple on a baking tray.
- Roast in the oven for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with chopped shallots, avocado, and fresh lime wedges wrapped in tortillas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg