You can make this flavorful Hawaiian chicken sheet pan meal quickly for dinner success. You get juicy chicken and sweet pineapple cooked perfectly on one pan, resulting in a bright tasting meal with minimal cleanup.
Author:purejoyalex
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:25 min
Total Time:40 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Hawaiian
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
Optional Garnish: Sesame seeds and chopped green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This is your Hawaiian glaze.
Place the cut chicken, bell peppers, and red onion wedges onto the prepared sheet pan. Distribute the ingredients in a single layer.
Pour about two-thirds of the Hawaiian glaze over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything gently on the pan until evenly coated.
Arrange the chicken and vegetables in a single layer again. Add the drained pineapple chunks to the pan, scattering them among the chicken and peppers.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven. Brush the remaining one-third of the glaze over the chicken and pineapple.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit) and the glaze is slightly caramelized.
Remove from the oven. If using, drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving. Serve this easy chicken dinner immediately.
Notes
For a Whole30 or Paleo version, substitute the soy sauce with coconut aminos and use a sugar-free sweetener in place of brown sugar.
You can substitute the bell peppers with broccoli florets or zucchini, but adjust the cooking time slightly as denser vegetables may need a few extra minutes.
This recipe works well for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.