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Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan

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A vibrant and flavorful one-pan meal that brings a taste of Hawaii right into your kitchen with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and sweet pineapple.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and optional chili flakes.
  3. Chop the bell peppers and red onion uniformly and add them to the bowl with the chicken.
  4. Whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and rice vinegar in a separate bowl.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies, tossing gently to combine.
  6. Spread the mixture on a large sheet pan in a single layer.
  7. Sprinkle the pineapple chunks over the top.
  8. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are charred.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve over jasmine or coconut rice, and garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions. For an extra kick, don’t forget a lime wedge!

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Keywords: Hawaiian chicken, sheet pan dinner, easy weeknight meal, tropical recipe, one-pan meal, healthy dinner

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