Description
This Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal with juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful veggies, all coated in a savory-sweet marinade. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is ready in under 45 minutes with minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, chopped into chunks
- 4 cups fresh pineapple, diced
For the Marinade:
- ⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder (or substitute cornstarch)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
Step 2: Prep the Ingredients
- Dice the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes.
- Cut the bell peppers and red onion into similar-sized pieces.
- Chop the pineapple into bite-sized chunks.
Step 3: Make the Marinade
In a mixing bowl, whisk together:
- Soy sauce, ketchup, honey, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Slowly whisk in the arrowroot powder until fully dissolved.
Step 4: Coat the Chicken and Vegetables
- Place the chicken, bell peppers, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and veggies, tossing until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5: Arrange on the Baking Sheet
- Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Avoid overcrowding to allow for proper roasting.
Step 6: Bake the Chicken and Vegetables
- Bake for 10 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
- Remove from the oven and scatter the pineapple chunks over the mixture.
- Toss lightly to coat everything in the sauce.
Step 7: Continue Baking
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the veggies are slightly caramelized.
Step 8: Broil for Crispiness (Optional)
- For an extra charred and crispy texture, switch your oven to broil mode for the last 3-4 minutes.
- Watch closely to prevent burning.
Step 9: Serve & Enjoy!
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or lettuce wraps.
- Drizzle with the extra sauce from the pan for added flavor.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through.
- Substitutions: Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for extra juiciness, or swap bell peppers for zucchini, broccoli, or snap peas.
- Spicy Option: Add extra red pepper flakes, Sriracha, or chili paste for a heat boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sheet Pan / Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ of the recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg