Description
One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, perfect for busy weeknights. This simple sheet pan recipe combines juicy chicken thighs with sweet, caramelized pineapple, all roasted together for a delightful meal that’s ready in about 40 minutes. Whether you’re feeding a family or hosting friends, these tacos offer a unique balance of sweet and spicy flavors that everyone will love. Serve them with your favorite tortillas and toppings for a customizable dinner experience that brings the taste of Mexico right to your table.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 small shallot
- Juice of 1 lime, plus extra wedges for serving
- Small handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chipotle paste, honey, tomato puree, salt, and minced garlic.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in the marinade until well coated.
- Spread marinated chicken and pineapple chunks on a baking tray and roast for about 30 minutes or until cooked through.
- While roasting, prepare shallot and avocado. Lightly char tortillas if desired.
- Once cooked, squeeze lime juice over the mixture and toss with shallots before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 160g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg