Description
These One-Pan Chicken and Pineapple Tacos are a flavorful and easy recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of juicy chicken, caramelized pineapple, and vibrant toppings delivers a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy experience.
Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb) chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 300g (10 oz) fresh pineapple, cubed (2 cm)
- 150g (5 oz) red bell pepper, sliced
- 100g (3.5 oz) red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15g (0.5 oz) jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) vegetable oil
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) honey
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) pomegranate molasses
- 5g (1 tsp) smoked paprika
- 5g (1 tsp) ground cumin
- 2g (½ tsp) ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas (≈8 in/20 cm diameter)
- 100g (3.5 oz) sour cream
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) lime juice plus zest of 1 lime
- 15g (1 Tbsp) cilantro, chopped
- 150g (5 oz) avocado, diced
- 30g (2 Tbsp) toasted pepitas
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, honey, and molasses. Toss with chicken strips and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Arrange & Roast: Spread marinated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Add pineapple, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and jalapeño.
- Roast to Perfection: Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 15-18 minutes, turning halfway, until chicken is cooked through.
- Make Lime Crema: Whisk together sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and salt.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a skillet or oven.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with chicken, pineapple, vegetables, crema, avocado, pepitas, and cilantro.
- Garnish & Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use fresh ingredients. Adjust jalapeño amount to control spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Mexican
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg