Description
Hawaiian chicken sheet pan dinners blend tropical flavors with simple preparation. Pineapple, soy sauce, and ginger create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave for weeknight comfort and weekend relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup pineapple juice (from canned or fresh)
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps ketchup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Ignite the oven to a blazing 400F (200C), creating an ideal roasting atmosphere for the Hawaiian-inspired creation.
- Sauce Crafting: Whisk liquid ingredients together, setting aside the cornstarch mixture for later transformation.
- Ingredient Arrangement: Spread chicken, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onions across a spacious baking sheet, forming a vibrant culinary canvas.
- Seasoning Technique: Drizzle olive oil over the ingredients, then massage salt and pepper thoroughly to ensure complete flavor integration.
- Sauce Distribution: Pour the prepared sauce across the sheet pan, gently tumbling ingredients to guarantee uniform flavor absorption.
- Roasting Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring midway to promote even caramelization and prevent ingredient adhesion to the pan.
- Sauce Refinement: Optional sauce thickening involves transferring pan juices to a saucepan, introducing the cornstarch slurry, and simmering for 2-3 minutes until achieving a glossy, rich consistency.
- Serving Suggestion: Present the Hawaiian medley atop fluffy rice, cauliflower rice, or enjoy as a standalone gastronomic experience.
Notes
- Preheat Precisely: Use an oven thermometer to confirm the exact 400F temperature for consistent roasting and caramelization.
- Sauce Stirring Strategy: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to prevent ingredient separation and ensure smooth, balanced flavor distribution.
- Cut Consistently: Chop chicken and vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking and preventing uneven texture or doneness.
- Cornstarch Control: Mix cornstarch with cold liquid before adding to hot sauce to prevent lumps and achieve silky, glossy sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg