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One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos

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A delightful mix of juicy chicken thighs and sweet pineapple, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 200g fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 small shallot
  • Juice of 1 lime, plus extra wedges for serving
  • Small handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp chipotle paste
  • 2 tbsp runny honey
  • 1 ½ tsp tomato puree
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large garlic cloves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: Whisk together chipotle paste, honey, tomato puree, salt, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Add crushed garlic cloves for flavor.
  2. Cut the Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
  3. Marinate the Chicken: Toss chicken pieces in the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let sit while preheating the oven.
  4. Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  5. Prepare for Roasting: Spread marinated chicken in a single layer on a baking tray and top with pineapple chunks.
  6. Roast in the Oven: Roast for about 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Prepare the Shallot and Avocado: Chop shallot finely and cube avocado.
  8. Cook the Tortillas: Lightly char corn tortillas in a hot frying pan or on a hot plate.
  9. Final Touches: Squeeze lime juice over chicken and pineapple mixture, then toss with chopped shallot.
  10. Serve: Sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve with cubed avocado and warm tortillas.

Notes

Allow marination longer for enhanced flavors and adjust spice level to taste.

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Keywords: chicken tacos, pineapple tacos, quick dinner, one pan recipe, weeknight meals

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