Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe
This Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with sweet pineapple and colorful bell peppers. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fuss-free meal prep option.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Marinated Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Vegetables:
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks (drained, reserve juice)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium red onion (cut into wedges)
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, olive oil, honey, garlic, ground ginger, paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Spread bell peppers, onion, and pineapple on a sheet pan.
- Assemble the Dish: Add marinated chicken to the sheet pan, pour any remaining marinade over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Check Doneness: Ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Rest and Garnish: Let the dish sit briefly, garnish with cilantro.
- Serve: Serve warm over rice or quinoa. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra sweetness, you can sprinkle a bit of brown sugar over the chicken before baking.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like zucchini or cherry tomatoes for additional color and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Chicken, Sheet Pan Recipe, Easy Dinner, Pineapple Chicken