Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan
A delightful meal combining tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and sweet pineapple, all roasted on one pan for easy cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 lbs 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 each 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 each 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp ½ tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ½ tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp ½ tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Sauce
- 0.33 cups ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cups ¼ cup pineapple juice (from the can or fresh)
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thickening)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- On the pan, spread out the chicken, bell peppers, onion, and pineapple. Drizzle with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes. Toss everything to coat evenly.
Cooking
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While baking, whisk soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and vinegar in a saucepan. Simmer for about 3-4 minutes. If you want it thicker, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until it becomes glossy.
Finishing
- Once the chicken and veggies are cooked, drizzle sauce over the top or serve it on the side for dipping. You can also garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if you wish.
Notes
Make sure to cut the chicken and veggies into uniform sizes for even cooking. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chili flakes according to your taste. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before baking. Adding other colorful vegetables like zucchini or broccoli can enhance the dish's visual appeal and nutrition.