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Easy Hawaiian Chicken Recipe – Sweet and Savory Sheet Pan Dinner Idea

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A flavorful Hawaiian Chicken dish featuring marinated chicken and vibrant vegetables baked together in a sweet and savory pineapple sauce. This easy sheet-pan recipe is juicy, colorful, and perfect for a quick family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1–2 inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks (drained if canned)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
  • 1 tbsp water (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk soy sauce, pineapple juice, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, and ginger together. Reserve 1/4 cup for later.
  2. Toss chicken in marinade and let sit while preparing vegetables.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss peppers, onion, and pineapple with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Add chicken and spread evenly.
  4. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is cooked and vegetables are caramelized.
  5. Optional: Add extra pineapple during last 5 minutes of baking.
  6. Simmer reserved marinade with cornstarch slurry until thickened, then drizzle over finished dish.
  7. Serve warm over rice.

Notes

  • Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
  • Great with coconut rice or steamed rice.
  • You can add zucchini or carrots for variation.

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