Description
Hawaiian chicken sheet pan delights diners with tropical flavors that blend sweet and savory notes. Pineapple, tender chicken, and colorful vegetables create a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into pieces
- 2 cups (300 g) pineapple chunks, fresh
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup (100 g) snap peas
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Create a vibrant marinade by combining soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Submerge chicken pieces in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage, and allow flavors to infuse for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Distribute marinated chicken, chunky pineapple pieces, colorful bell peppers, sliced red onion, and crisp snap peas across the prepared baking sheet.
- Pour any remaining marinade evenly over the ingredients to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating ingredients midway to ensure uniform cooking and caramelization.
- Verify chicken is fully cooked through by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F, and vegetables are tender with slight caramelized edges.
- Transfer sheet pan directly to serving platter, allowing the aromatic Hawaiian-inspired dish to be enjoyed immediately while hot and juicy.
Notes
- Always marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes to ensure deep flavor penetration and tender meat.
- Slice vegetables roughly the same size for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the sheet pan.
- Use fresh pineapple chunks for brighter, more vibrant taste compared to canned alternatives.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness to prevent overcooking and maintain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg