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Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan

A vibrant, one-pan dish featuring crispy chicken, colorful veggies, and juicy pineapple, all drizzled with a sweet-savory glaze that tastes like a vacation on a plate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Veggies and Fruit
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
  • to taste sesame seeds (optional)
  • to taste chopped green onions (optional)
  • to taste fresh cilantro (optional)
  • to taste lime wedges (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Chop the red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini into even pieces.
Sauce Preparation
  1. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, pineapple juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add it to the sauce.
Cooking
  1. Spread the chicken, veggies, and pineapple on the prepared sheet pan without overcrowding.
  2. Pour the sauce over everything and toss gently to coat.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for caramelization.
Serving
  1. Serve the Hawaiian Chicken with sesame seeds, green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

You can swap chicken for shrimp or tofu, add more veggies, and drizzling extra sauce can really enhance the dish.