Hawaiian Sheet Pan Chicken with Pineapple and Veggies
A vibrant dish that combines succulent chicken, juicy pineapple, and a rainbow of crispy vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 each red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 each green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into thick half-moons
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or well-drained canned chunks)
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tbsp gluten-free tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp honey or packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or foil and lightly coat with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, tamari, ketchup, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Place chicken, bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini onto the prepared sheet pan. Pour about three-quarters of the glaze over the top and toss to coat.
Cooking
- Spread everything out in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, stir gently, scatter pineapple chunks over the top, and brush with remaining glaze. Return to the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Toss everything once on the hot pan to coat with glaze. Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro before serving.
Serving
- Serve warm over rice or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients and feel free to customize vegetables. Marinating the chicken in the glaze for a few hours can enhance the flavor.