Sheet-Pan Hawaiian Chicken
This sheet-pan Hawaiian chicken is a quick weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and crispy bell peppers roasted in a glossy soy-honey glaze.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs 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
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Sauce Ingredients
- 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup pineapple juice (from the can or fresh)
- 3 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thickening)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment or lightly grease it.
- Spread the chicken pieces, chopped red and yellow peppers, red onion wedges, and pineapple chunks evenly across the pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil, add minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes (if using). Toss until evenly coated and arrange in a single layer.
Cooking
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the peppers are tender.
- While the chicken is roasting, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Optional: For a thicker sauce, whisk together cornstarch with water to make a slurry and stir it into the simmering sauce until thickened.
Finishing Touches
- Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and veggies and gently toss on the pan for an even coat, or serve the sauce on the side.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. For meal prep, cool and portion into containers with rice. Reheat gently to avoid drying the chicken.