Easy Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe
Juicy chicken thighs roast with sweet pineapple and colorful veggies on one pan. A quick, weeknight-friendly tropical dinner.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed
- 1.75 cup pineapple chunks drained if canned
- 2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice
- 2.5 tbsp brown sugar light or dark
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp ketchup for a glossy glaze
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup sliced green onions for garnish
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with foil and lightly oil it.
- Whisk soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Reserve about half of the sauce in a small bowl for basting. Set it aside.
- Pat chicken dry. Toss chicken with the remaining sauce and let sit 10 minutes while you prep veggies.
- Combine bell pepper, red onion, and pineapple on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
- Nestle marinated chicken among the veggies, shaking off excess marinade. Discard any marinade left in that bowl.
- Bake 18 minutes. Brush chicken with the reserved sauce, then bake 6–8 minutes more until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Broil 2 minutes to lightly caramelize, watching closely. Rest 5 minutes on the pan.
- Scatter green onions and sesame seeds over the top. Serve with the pan juices spooned over.
Notes
Variation: Add heat with 1 tsp chili-garlic sauce in the glaze. Swap thighs for 1.25 lb chicken breast strips and reduce bake time by 3–4 minutes. Serve over coconut rice or with a crisp green salad.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat on a sheet pan at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.