Description
Sheet pan Hawaiian chicken delivers a quick dinner solution that brings tropical flavors straight to your table. Juicy chicken, caramelized pineapple, and colorful bell peppers make this meal a total weeknight winner for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 400°F and grab a large sheet pan for easy preparation.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, plus a generous pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Scatter 2 pounds of diced chicken breast across the sheet pan, creating an even layer that will cook perfectly.
- Sprinkle 1 chopped large bell pepper and 1 chopped medium red onion around the chicken to add vibrant color and flavor.
- Drop 2 cups of drained pineapple chunks throughout the pan, ensuring a sweet and tangy distribution.
- Pour the prepared marinade over the entire mixture, using your hands to toss and coat every ingredient thoroughly.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated oven and roast for exactly 25-30 minutes, checking that your chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let the pan rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving your delicious Hawaiian-inspired meal.
Notes
- The marinade creates a delicious flavor profile that caramelizes beautifully during baking, so make sure to coat every ingredient thoroughly.
- Cutting chicken and vegetables into similar-sized pieces ensures even cooking and prevents some ingredients from burning while others remain undercooked.
- For a low-carb version, swap pineapple with zucchini or cauliflower to maintain the sweet and savory balance.
- Always use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 322 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg