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Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan

A vibrant and crunchy Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan recipe full of tropical flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners.

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
  • 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. Marinate the chicken by combining it with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and chili flakes. Toss to coat evenly and let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the bell peppers, onion, and pineapple. Place them on your sheet pan.
  4. Combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, vinegar, and optional cornstarch slurry in a separate bowl.
  5. Toss half of the sauce over the marinated chicken, mixing well.
  6. Spread the marinated chicken over the veggies and pineapple on the sheet pan.
  7. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  8. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the cooked chicken and toss lightly. Roast for another 5 minutes if desired for caramelization.
  9. Pull the dish out, let it rest for a few minutes, and serve warm.

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to substitute chicken with firm white fish or cauliflower for a vegetarian option.

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