Description
Hawaiian chicken sheet pan brings tropical flavors to your dinner table with minimal cleanup. Juicy marinated chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful bell peppers create a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Bell Peppers and Produce:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced (or canned pineapple, drained)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary canvas by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and heating the oven to a robust 400°F (200°C), ensuring an optimal roasting environment.
- Transform chicken breasts into flavor-packed centerpieces by gently patting them dry and massaging with a blend of aromatic spices, creating a harmonious seasoning layer.
- Artfully distribute a vibrant medley of sliced bell peppers, crimson red onions, and succulent pineapple chunks across the prepared sheet, creating a colorful landscape with strategic spacing for the chicken.
- Craft a luxurious glaze by whisking together umami-rich soy sauce, golden honey, tangy rice vinegar, and nutty sesame oil, transforming simple ingredients into a complex flavor profile.
- Cascade the meticulously prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable ensemble, ensuring each morsel is generously coated and primed for caramelization.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to roast and meld together, creating a symphony of flavors for approximately 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Extract the golden-brown masterpiece from the oven, elevating the dish with a sprinkle of verdant green onions and toasted sesame seeds for a final flourish of texture and visual appeal.
- Present the Hawaiian-inspired creation immediately, serving directly from the sheet pan to capture the essence of this vibrant, one-pan culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize chicken thickness by pounding breasts evenly for consistent cooking and tender results.
- Swap fresh pineapple with canned chunks if needed, but drain thoroughly to prevent excess moisture on the sheet pan.
- Adjust honey levels for low-sugar diets by using sugar-free alternatives like monk fruit sweetener or reducing total amount.
- Test chicken doneness using a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked, juicy protein without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg