Description
Tropical flavors dance in this Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner, blending sweet pineapple and savory chicken with colorful bell peppers. Crisp edges and juicy meat create a quick, hassle-free meal you’ll crave for an island-inspired weeknight feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup (236 ml) fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a large sheet pan with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Create a vibrant marinade by thoroughly whisking olive oil, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Position chicken breasts centrally on the sheet pan, generously coating them with half of the prepared marinade.
- Toss pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and sliced onions with the remaining marinade, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Distribute the marinated vegetables and pineapple around the chicken, creating a colorful and balanced arrangement.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F and vegetables become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro for a bright, herbaceous finish before serving hot.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor by letting it sit in the mixture for 30 minutes before cooking, enhancing the Hawaiian-inspired taste profile.
- Choose ripe, sweet pineapple chunks for the best caramelization and natural sweetness during roasting.
- Adjust cooking time for different chicken cuts like thighs or tenders, which may require slight temperature or duration modifications.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake and create a healthier version of this vibrant sheet pan dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg