Description
Sweet, savory, and bursting with tropical flair, this Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan dinner is a vibrant, all-in-one meal. Tender chicken is roasted alongside caramelized pineapple, bell peppers, and red onions in a tangy glaze, making it a perfect weeknight recipe with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
For the chicken and marinade:
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup pineapple juice
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
For the sheet pan:
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1½ cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cooked rice, for serving
Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1 In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
2 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
3 Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving excess liquid. Arrange the chicken, bell peppers, red onion, and pineapple chunks evenly on the sheet pan.
4 Drizzle everything with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.
5 Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
6 While the sheet pan bakes, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened, if desired.
7 Serve the roasted chicken and vegetables over rice, drizzling with extra sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if using.
Notes
Using fresh pineapple adds extra caramelized flavor, but canned works just as well. For extra texture, add snap peas or baby corn to the sheet pan. Leftovers reheat well and make a great lunch for the next day.