Description
One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos bring a burst of vibrant flavors to your weeknight dinners without the hassle of extensive cleanup. This easy sheet pan recipe combines tender, marinated chicken thighs with sweet pineapple, all enhanced by a smoky chipotle and zesty lime marinade. Perfect for family meals or casual gatherings, these tacos offer a delightful sweet and savory flavor profile that will impress your guests. With only one pan to clean, you’ll enjoy more time savoring your delicious creation and less time scrubbing dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 200g fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 small shallot
- Juice of 1 lime
- Small handful of fresh coriander
- 2 tbsp chipotle paste
- 2 tbsp runny honey
- 1 ½ tsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together shallot, lime juice, coriander, chipotle paste, honey, tomato puree, salt, and crushed garlic.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat in marinade; let sit as the oven preheats.
- Spread marinated chicken and pineapple on a baking tray.
- Roast in the oven for approximately 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare diced avocado and warm tortillas if desired.
- Serve tacos with optional toppings like lime wedges and extra coriander.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg