Description
Delicious Hawaiian chicken sheet pan brings tropical flavors to weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup. Simple marinade and quick roasting create a perfect meal that satisfies both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 (20 oz/567 g) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tbsps pineapple juice (from the can)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite oven to 400°F, establishing a perfect roasting atmosphere for this tropical chicken ensemble.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, cornstarch, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes into a vibrant, aromatic liquid that will infuse the ingredients with bold Hawaiian flavors.
- Ingredient Preparation: Dice chicken, bell peppers, onions, and pineapple into consistent, bite-sized morsels that will cook evenly and absorb the marinade’s complex flavor profile.
- Marinating Process: Immerse all chopped components in the prepared marinade, massaging the sauce thoroughly to ensure each morsel is completely coated with the zesty tropical mixture.
- Sheet Pan Assembly: Spread the marinated ingredients across a spacious rimmed baking sheet in a single, strategic layer that allows maximum caramelization and prevents moisture accumulation.
- Roasting Technique: Slide the sheet pan into the preheated oven, roasting for 30-35 minutes and rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown edges and complete chicken doneness.
- Final Verification: Confirm chicken has reached 165°F internal temperature and vegetables display tender, caramelized characteristics before removing from the oven.
- Resting Phase: Allow the dish to settle for a few minutes, permitting flavors to harmonize and intensify before serving this delectable Hawaiian-inspired culinary creation.
Notes
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Soak ingredients for at least 30 minutes before cooking to enhance taste and tenderness, allowing marinade to deeply penetrate chicken and vegetables.
- Strategic Sheet Pan Placement: Spread ingredients in a single layer without overcrowding to ensure proper caramelization and prevent steaming, which helps achieve crispy, golden-brown edges.
- Temperature Precision Matters: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internally, guaranteeing safe consumption and preventing dry, overcooked meat.
- Resting Ritual: Allow the dish to rest 3-5 minutes after roasting, letting juices redistribute and flavors meld for a more harmonious and delicious final meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg