Description
This Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan recipe is a quick, flavorful, and effortless meal perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful bell peppers are roasted with a tangy glaze for a wholesome, family-friendly dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- Protein: 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- Vegetables & Fruit: 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained), 2 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), 1 red onion
- Marinade & Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening glaze, optional)
- Garnish: Chopped green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Marinate the chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish, pour marinade over it, and let sit for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Preheat oven: Set to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Chop ingredients: Cut bell peppers, red onion, and pineapple into bite-sized chunks.
- Assemble the sheet pan: Arrange marinated chicken on the pan, scatter vegetables and pineapple around it.
- Season and coat: Drizzle veggies with olive oil, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Bake: Roast for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Thicken the glaze (optional): Simmer the leftover marinade with cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- Broil for caramelization: Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra charred flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
- Protein Swap: Try shrimp, tofu, or pork instead of chicken.
- Vegetables: Add zucchini, snap peas, or carrots.
- Low-Sodium Option: Use reduced-sodium soy sauce.
- Spicy Kick: Increase red pepper flakes or add Sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- marinate time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Sheet Pan, Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian,asian
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