Description
Sheet pan Hawaiian Chicken delivers a tropical dinner escape right to your kitchen table. Zesty pineapple and tender chicken create a quick, flavorful meal that brings island vibes to your weeknight dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken thighs
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a sizzling 400°F and grab a large sheet pan.
- Whip together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon minced ginger in a mixing bowl.
- Toss 4 chicken thighs into the marinade, ensuring every inch gets a delicious coating.
- Spread the marinated chicken across the sheet pan, leaving space for your veggies.
- Scatter 1 cup pineapple chunks and sliced bell peppers (1 red and 1 green) around the chicken.
- Pour any lingering marinade over the entire pan to maximize flavor.
- Slide the sheet pan into the hot oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until your chicken reaches a perfect internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the pan rest for 3-5 minutes after removing from the oven to help juices redistribute.
- Serve this tropical masterpiece straight from the sheet pan for a no-fuss, flavor-packed meal.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for juicier results and more robust flavor profile.
- For a low-carb version, swap honey with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener.
- Ensure pineapple chunks are similar sizes so they roast evenly and caramelize beautifully on the sheet pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg