Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos, a quick and delightful meal perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe brings together succulent chicken thighs and sweet pineapple, all roasted to perfection on a single baking tray. Bursting with a spicy-sweet chipotle marinade, these tacos are topped with fresh shallots, creamy avocado, and zesty lime for an irresistible combination. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a family dinner, this easy-to-make dish will leave everyone asking for seconds. Minimal cleanup means more time to savor each delicious bite!
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
- 1 small shallot
- Juice of 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 your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chipotle paste, honey, tomato puree, salt, and crushed garlic.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with the marinade. Let it sit while you prepare the oven.
- Spread marinated chicken and pineapple on a baking tray and roast for about 30 minutes until fully cooked.
- While roasting, chop shallot and cube avocado.
- Once cooked, squeeze lime juice over the mixture and toss in chopped shallot.
- Serve with avocado cubes on tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg