Description
ย This Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken is a sweet and savory dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal! Tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and juicy pineapple chunks are roasted together with a delicious Hawaiian-inspired sauce. It’s a flavorful and healthy recipe that’s ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- 4 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chicken, bell peppers, and red onion.
- Make Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk in arrowroot powder until smooth.
- Marinate and Roast: Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, and toss to coat. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Add Pineapple: Add diced pineapple to the baking sheet and toss with the chicken and vegetables. Bake for another 15 minutes.
- Broil and Serve: Broil for the last 3-4 minutes for a crispier finish. Serve the chicken and vegetables over cooked rice, along with the extra sauce from the pan.
Notes
- You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts, but adjust cooking time as needed.
- If you don’t have arrowroot powder, you can substitute with cornstarch.
- For a sweeter dish, you can add a bit more honey to the sauce.
- Serve with your favorite sides, such as steamed vegetables or a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (with ยฝ cup rice)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg