Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Easy Cleanup
This Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan recipe is a quick and easy way to bring a taste of the tropics to your dinner table. Tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables are tossed in a flavorful Hawaiian-inspired sauce and baked on a single sheet pan for minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- ½ red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and chop the bell peppers and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and red onion.
- Pour the Hawaiian sauce over the mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
- Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
For a touch of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking for more intense flavor. Broil the sheet pan for the last few minutes of cooking to get the chicken and vegetables extra caramelized. Overcrowding the pan will steam the chicken and vegetables instead of roasting them. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).