Description
One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This easy sheet pan recipe features tender marinated chicken thighs paired with juicy pineapple chunks, all roasted to perfection in one pan. With minimal prep and customizable toppings, these tacos promise a delicious meal that everyone will love. Whether served in soft tortillas or over rice, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the vibrant combination of chipotle and pineapple, topped with fresh avocado and cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp chipotle paste
- 2 tbsp runny honey
- 1 1/2 tsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 200g fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 small shallot
- juice 1 lime, plus extra wedges for serving
- small handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chipotle paste, honey, tomato puree, salt, and crushed garlic. Add chopped chicken and coat well with the marinade. Set aside.
- Spread marinated chicken on a baking tray and scatter pineapple chunks on top.
- Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, prepare additional toppings like diced avocado and lime wedges.
- Serve roasted chicken and pineapple in tortillas with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (240g)
- Calories: 387
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 631mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 79mg