Description
Sheet pan Hawaiian chicken brings tropical flavors right to your dinner table without complicated cooking steps. Pineapple, soy sauce, and tender chicken create a quick meal that satisfies your craving for something deliciously different.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 medium red onion
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1.5 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- Chopped zucchini
- Snap peas
- Baby carrots
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro
- Green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Whisk 1½ tablespoons avocado oil, 1½ tablespoons coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create a flavorful marinade.
- Toss 1½ pounds chicken breast cubes, 2 cups pineapple chunks, chopped red and green bell peppers, and chopped red onion in the marinade until every piece is evenly coated.
- Spread the marinated mixture across the sheet pan in a single layer, ensuring ingredients are not overcrowded to help them caramelize properly.
- Roast in the preheated 400°F oven for 20-25 minutes, carefully flipping the ingredients halfway through cooking to promote even browning.
- Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and appears golden with slightly caramelized edges.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro or green onions on top for a bright, fresh finish.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice, in lettuce wraps, or atop your favorite grain bowl.
Notes
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safe eating.
- Dice chicken and vegetables into similar-sized pieces for even cooking and consistent caramelization.
- Use fresh pineapple for brighter flavor, but canned works perfectly fine if that’s what your pantry has.
- Swap coconut aminos with soy sauce for a traditional flavor, keeping in mind it will change the sodium content slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg