Description
Succulent Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan dinner brings tropical flavors to your weeknight meal with juicy chicken, caramelized pineapple, and colorful bell peppers. Minimal prep and easy cleanup make this island-inspired dish perfect for busy families craving a quick, delicious escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400F (200C) and cover a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick cooking.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smoothly combined.
- Distribute chicken pieces, pineapple chunks, colorful bell peppers, and sliced onions across the prepared sheet pan in a single, even layer to ensure uniform cooking.
- Pour the prepared marinade over the ingredients, gently tossing to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and vegetables become caramelized and tender.
- Remove from oven and enhance the dish’s visual appeal and taste by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and freshly sliced green onions across the top before serving.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick that transforms the dish for those who love extra warmth.
- Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas to create a delicious vegetarian version that maintains the vibrant Hawaiian-inspired flavor profile.
- Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking to intensify the sauce’s depth and ensure maximum flavor absorption throughout the meat.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and honey alternatives like agave for a more diet-friendly option that doesn’t compromise on taste and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg