Description
Hawaiian chicken sheet pan dinner blends sweet and savory flavors from Pacific Island cuisine. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this meal perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (680 grams) chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 cups (300 grams) fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick cooking.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate chicken pieces, chunky pineapple cubes, colorful bell peppers, and sliced red onions into the marinade, ensuring each ingredient is thoroughly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Arrange the marinated ingredients in a single layer across the prepared sheet pan, spreading them evenly to promote uniform cooking and caramelization.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and the vegetables become tender with slight caramelized edges.
- Remove from the oven and enhance the dish’s visual appeal and texture by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions over the top before serving.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting spice with red pepper flakes or sriracha for those who enjoy extra kick.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version, ensuring similar marinating and cooking techniques.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake without compromising rich Hawaiian flavor profile.
- Allow marinating time (30 minutes to 2 hours) before baking to enhance meat’s tenderness and deeper taste absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg