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Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan – Easy Tropical Weeknight Dinner

Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan

Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan – Easy Tropical Weeknight Dinner
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red onion wedges
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt + pepper
Sauce:
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
  • Optional Garnish: Cilantro sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large sheet pan (or two if needed)
  • mixing bowls
  • Small saucepan
  • whisk
  • Parchment paper (optional, for easy cleanup)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Toss chicken, veggies, and pineapple with oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on sheet pan.
  3. Bake 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, simmer sauce ingredients. Add cornstarch slurry until thickened.
  5. Drizzle half over chicken mix. Bake another 10–15 minutes until chicken is 165°F.
  6. Garnish and serve with rice or quinoa.

Notes

Toss chicken, veggies, and pineapple with oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on sheet pan.
Use Fresh Pineapple – For the best caramelization and flavor.
Don’t Overcrowd the Pan – Spread ingredients in a single layer for even roasting.
Meal Prep Hack – Cube chicken and chop veggies the night before for faster assembly.
Make it Spicy – Add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce for heat.