Description
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken brings tropical flavors right to your dinner table with minimal cleanup. Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful bell peppers roast together in one pan, creating a simple meal that feels like a quick vacation for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 large bell peppers
- 1 large red onion
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 3 garlic cloves
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for effortless cleaning and minimal mess.
- Blend 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon raw honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves in a mixing bowl. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you enjoy extra heat.
- Cut 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized chunks. Toss the chicken in the marinade, ensuring each piece is completely coated.
- Dice 2 large bell peppers and 1 large red onion into consistent, roughly 1-inch pieces. Chop 1½ cups fresh pineapple into similar-sized chunks.
- Arrange the marinated chicken across the sheet pan. Distribute pineapple, bell peppers, and onion evenly around the chicken. Drizzle 1 tablespoon avocado oil over the entire pan.
- Season everything with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste preference.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan and gently stirring ingredients halfway through cooking time.
- Verify chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The vegetables should appear slightly caramelized and chicken golden brown.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate longer for deeper flavor, aiming for 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains the Hawaiian-inspired taste profile.
- Reduce honey for a lower-sugar option, or substitute with maple syrup for a different natural sweetener.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg