Description
Hawaiian chicken sheet pan delight brings tropical flavors dancing across your dinner plate with zesty pineapple and savory spices. Crispy chicken and caramelized vegetables create an easy weeknight meal that transports you to island paradise without leaving your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced ham
Produce:
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pantry and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) honey
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a large sheet pan by lightly coating with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a vibrant Hawaiian-inspired marinade.
- Slice chicken breasts into uniform chunks and dice the ham into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Chop red and green bell peppers into similar-sized pieces and cut pineapple chunks into consistent sizes for balanced roasting.
- Toss chicken and ham with half the marinade in a separate bowl, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Spread marinated chicken and ham across the sheet pan in a single layer, leaving space between pieces for proper caramelization.
- Scatter bell peppers and pineapple chunks around the protein, drizzling remaining marinade over the entire pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through to promote even browning and prevent burning.
- Remove from oven when chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with sliced green onions immediately before serving for a fresh, zesty finish.
- Let the sheet pan rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Slice chicken and ham uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Use high-quality honey to enhance caramelization and create a deeper, richer glaze that elevates the overall flavor profile.
- Choose fresh pineapple over canned for brighter taste and natural sweetness, which complements the savory marinade perfectly.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels, making the dish more diet-friendly and heart-healthy without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg