Description
This Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan is a vibrant, tropical-inspired dinner packed with juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, colorful bell peppers, and a sticky-savory glaze. It’s an easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights and naturally gluten-free. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete dish that comes together effortlessly.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained if canned)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (to mix with cornstarch)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
2. Cut the chicken thighs, bell peppers, onion, and (if using fresh) pineapple into chunks.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar. In another small cup, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the glaze until combined.
4. Arrange the chicken, bell peppers, onion, and pineapple on the sheet pan. Pour the glaze over everything and toss to coat.
5. Spread the mixture into a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized.
6. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired. Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
For a lighter meal, serve this over lettuce or cauliflower rice.
Want a spicier kick? Add a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the glaze.
Use parchment paper or foil for minimal cleanup and even roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: chicken, pineapple, sheet pan, Hawaiian