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One Pan Chicken and Pineapple Tacos

Bring bold flavors to your dinner table with these One Pan Chicken and Pineapple Tacos. Juicy chipotle-honey chicken and caramelized pineapple roast together on a single pan for an easy dinner that’s packed with sweet, smoky, and zesty flavors. Perfect for Taco Tuesday, quick family dinners, easy weeknight meals, and delicious food ideas that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 200g fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 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

For the Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons chipotle paste
  • 2 tablespoons runny honey
  • 1½ teaspoons tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. Mix the chipotle paste, honey, tomato puree, salt, and garlic in a bowl.
  3. Coat the chicken thoroughly with the marinade.
  4. Arrange the chicken and pineapple on a baking tray.
  5. Roast for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the pineapple is caramelized.
  6. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Warm the tortillas.
  8. Fill each tortilla with chicken, pineapple, shallot, avocado, and coriander.
  9. Finish with fresh lime juice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken longer creates even deeper flavor.
  • Warm tortillas before filling to keep them soft and prevent cracking.
  • Add fresh lime juice just before serving for the brightest flavor.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Method: Oven-Roasted, One Pan
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

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