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Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan

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A delightful one-pan meal combining juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and sweet pineapple for a tropical touch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice (from the can or fresh)
  • 3 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  3. Spread the chicken pieces evenly on the pan.
  4. Add the chopped bell peppers, red onion, and fresh pineapple chunks.
  5. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.
  6. Toss everything together until well coated.
  7. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  8. Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  9. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and rice vinegar over medium heat.
  10. Simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes, adding cornstarch slurry if desired.
  11. Remove the pan from the oven and drizzle sauce over the chicken and veggies.
  12. Serve with rice or quinoa and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand and don’t overcrowd the pan while baking. Adjust spice levels to taste.

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