Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple (Print Version)
Sweet and savory Hawaiian chicken with pineapple and vibrant vegetables roasted on a sheet pan.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Vegetables
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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2 cups fresh pineapple chunks or canned, drained
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
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1 medium red onion, sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish, optional
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2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish, optional
→ Hawaiian Sauce
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1/2 cup pineapple juice, reserved from the can or fresh
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1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium preferred
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3 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon sesame oil, optional
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon grated ginger, optional
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water for cornstarch slurry
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir it into the sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Arrange chicken breasts or thighs in the center of the sheet pan. Surround the chicken with pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and red onion. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Brush half of the Hawaiian sauce over the chicken and drizzle the remainder over the vegetables. Toss the vegetables lightly to coat them evenly.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. For extra caramelization, broil the sheet pan for 2–3 minutes at the end of the cooking time.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken and vegetables for garnish. Serve warm over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.