Description
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken is a vibrant, comforting, and utterly effortless dish that combines juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and sweet pineapple, all roasted together for a delightful weeknight meal. This recipe is a game-changer for busy evenings, offering maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large yellow bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 ½ cups fresh pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, fresh ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper
- Add the cubed chicken to the marinade and toss to coat, then let it marinate for at least 15 minutes
- Chop the red and yellow bell peppers and red onion into uniform pieces
- Transfer the marinated chicken and chopped vegetables to the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and toss gently to coat
- Roast in the oven for 15 minutes
- Add the pineapple chunks and pour any remaining marinade over the chicken and vegetables
- Return to the oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds before serving
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use extra-firm tofu instead of chicken.
Ensure not to overcrowd the pan for proper caramelization.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg