Description
Juicy Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple brings Hawaiian-inspired flavors straight to your dinner table with minimal cleanup and maximum deliciousness. Tender chicken pieces and sweet pineapple chunks roast together under a glossy teriyaki glaze that makes your taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breasts
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to exactly 400F, positioning the rack in the center for consistent heat distribution.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and combine 1 lb chicken breast pieces, 1 cup pineapple chunks, ½ cup teriyaki sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sliced bell pepper, sliced onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Toss ingredients thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Spread the chicken and pineapple mixture across the pan in a single layer, ensuring no overcrowding.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across the surface, distributing seasonings uniformly.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated 400F oven and roast for precisely 25 minutes, checking that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the dish rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and flavors to settle.
- Transfer the teriyaki chicken and pineapple directly to serving plates, scooping up all the delicious pan drippings.
Notes
- Cutting the chicken and pineapple into similar-sized pieces helps everything cook evenly and ensures no ingredient gets overcooked.
- Marinating the chicken in teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before cooking will add deeper flavor and make the meat more tender.
- For a low-carb version, swap pineapple with zucchini or cauliflower and use a sugar-free teriyaki sauce.
- Line your sheet pan with parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking, which makes serving and washing up much simpler.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 307 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg