Description
Whipping up Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan takes just minutes of prep for a tropical dinner escape that brings zesty pineapple and juicy chicken to your table. Grab your baking sheet and get ready to enjoy a simple, flavor-packed meal that transports your taste buds straight to the islands.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
Produce:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, and orange)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Crank your oven to exactly 400°F and layer a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a mixing bowl until smoothly combined.
- Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the glaze and stir thoroughly to help thicken the sauce.
- Grab 1 pound chicken thighs and slice them into bite-sized pieces for faster cooking.
- Chop 1 cup of colorful bell peppers into uniform chunks that will cook evenly.
- Place chicken, 1 cup pineapple chunks, and bell peppers into a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the entire prepared glaze over the ingredients and toss gently until every piece is thoroughly coated.
- Arrange the glazed mixture in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring no ingredients overlap.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated 400°F oven and roast for exactly 22 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking.
- Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3 minutes before serving over steamed rice or your favorite grain.
Notes
- Check chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe cooking, using a meat thermometer to verify doneness.
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor by letting it sit in the glaze for 30 minutes before baking, which helps tenderize the meat.
- Cut chicken and vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Swap pineapple for mango or papaya if desired, keeping the tropical flavor profile while accommodating personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg