Description
Hawaiian flavors dance through this sheet pan chicken, offering a mouthwatering journey to island paradise. Succulent marinated chicken, caramelized pineapple, and colorful vegetables create a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by blending olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, ground ginger, chili flakes, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Arrange chicken breasts on a spacious sheet pan, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, carefully rotating each piece to ensure complete and even coating.
- Distribute pineapple chunks, sliced red bell peppers, and onion pieces around the chicken, creating a colorful arrangement.
- Position the sheet pan in a preheated oven at 400F (200C) for approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Verify chicken’s doneness by checking the internal temperature reaches 165F (75C) and vegetables appear caramelized and tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro across the dish to enhance aromatic profile and visual appeal.
- Transfer the roasted tropical Hawaiian chicken and accompanying vegetables to serving plates, creating a vibrant and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes before roasting to enhance flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Use fresh pineapple for brighter, more vibrant taste and natural enzymes that help tenderize the meat.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg