Description
Delicious and easy Hawaiian chicken sheet pan meal with juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and vibrant veggies, all roasted to perfection.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Vegetables:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
For the Hawaiian Sauce:
1/2 cup pineapple juice (reserved from the can or fresh)
1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
3 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for added flavor)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional, for a kick)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir it into the sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Prep the Chicken and Vegetables:
- Arrange the chicken breasts or thighs in the center of the sheet pan.
- Surround the chicken with the pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and red onion. Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and toss them to coat. Season everything with salt and pepper.
- Prep the Chicken and Vegetables:
- Add the Sauce:
- Brush half of the Hawaiian sauce over the chicken and drizzle the remainder over the vegetables. Toss the vegetables lightly to coat them evenly.
- Add the Sauce:
- Bake:
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- For extra caramelization, broil the sheet pan for 2–3 minutes at the end of the cooking time.
- Bake:
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken and vegetables for garnish.
- Serve warm over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch