Description
A cozy, flavorful Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan dinner with caramelized pineapple, juicy chicken, and vibrant bell peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup pineapple juice (from the can or fresh)
- 3 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or grease it with non-stick spray.
- Spread the chicken, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and pineapple on the sheet pan in a single layer to allow for even roasting.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes; drizzle over the chicken and vegetables and toss to coat.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until everything is lightly browned and cooked through.
- While it roasts, make the glaze by whisking together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and rice vinegar in a saucepan; heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, and add the cornstarch slurry if desired.
- Once cooked, drizzle the warm glaze over the chicken and veggies, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the contrast of flavors and textures.
Notes
Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or in pita pockets. For extra flavor, top with chopped cilantro or slices of lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sheet pan, Hawaiian chicken, easy weeknight meal, family dinner, tropical flavors