Description
These One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos bring together juicy seasoned chicken, caramelized pineapple, and warm tortillas in a quick and flavorful weeknight meal that feels both tropical and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g chicken thighs or chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small soft tortillas, warmed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil until warm and shimmering.
- Season chicken pieces with chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Add chicken to the hot pan and sear until golden brown on all sides and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sliced red onion, stirring until softened and fragrant.
- Add pineapple chunks, soy sauce, and honey, then cook until everything is caramelized and slightly glossy.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir well to combine all flavors.
- Spoon the mixture into warm tortillas and top with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan so the chicken sears properly instead of steaming.
- Let pineapple caramelize slightly for the best sweet and savory balance.
- Warm tortillas before serving for better texture and flexibility.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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