Easy Hawaiian Chicken Bowls – Sweet & Savory Tropical One-Pan Dinner
Hawaiian Chicken Bowls are a quick, flavorful, and well-balanced meal that combines tender chicken, sweet caramelized pineapple, and crisp vegetables in a rich, savory sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- For the sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, green onions, lime wedges
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, pineapple juice, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Cook chicken in olive oil until browned and cooked through, then remove.
- Caramelize pineapple in the same skillet for 3–4 minutes.
- Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot; sauté until tender-crisp. Stir in garlic and ginger.
- Return chicken to the pan and add sauce. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve over rice and top with pineapple and vegetables.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and lime.
Notes
- Fresh pineapple gives best caramelization.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing honey if needed.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg