Description
This Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan recipe combines tender chicken breasts with vibrant bell peppers, sweet pineapple chunks, and a savory-sweet glaze made from soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and spices. Spread out on a sheet pan and baked to perfection, this easy, flavorful dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and serves four people.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sheet pan meal.
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables: In a large bowl, mix the cubed chicken breasts with the red and yellow bell pepper pieces, red onion wedges, and drained pineapple chunks until evenly distributed.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, cornstarch, garlic powder, ground ginger, and optionally red pepper flakes to create a flavorful glaze.
- Coat the Mixture: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture and gently toss everything to ensure even coating.
- Arrange on Sheet Pan: Spread the coated chicken, peppers, onion, and pineapple in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet to allow even cooking.
- Bake Until Done: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the vegetables are tender, stirring once halfway through if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve with steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the brown sugar to 2 tablespoons.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the sodium content.
