Description
Tropical Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan brings island flavors directly to dinner tables with minimal effort. Crisp vegetables and juicy marinated chicken create a quick, delicious meal that transports you to paradise without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Fruits and Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) red pepper flakes (optional)
Grains:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cooked rice
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by blending teriyaki sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and optional red pepper flakes in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Immerse sliced chicken into the zesty liquid, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the aromatic mixture.
- Prepare a sheet pan by lining it with aluminum foil or parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Strategically distribute chicken pieces across the pan, maintaining a single layer to promote even roasting.
- Slide the pan into a preheated 400F (200C) oven, allowing the chicken to transform for 15 minutes until initial cooking stage.
- Introduce fresh pineapple chunks onto the sheet pan, nestling them among the sizzling chicken pieces.
- Continue roasting for an additional 5-10 minutes, watching for golden caramelization on the pineapple and ensuring chicken reaches perfect doneness.
- Remove pan from oven, letting the tropical medley rest momentarily to capture all succulent juices.
- Transfer the glazed chicken and caramelized pineapple atop a bed of fluffy rice, creating a Hawaiian-inspired culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for extra flavor by letting it sit in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking, allowing the meat to absorb more of the delicious teriyaki blend.
- For a low-carb version, swap rice with cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles to reduce carbohydrate intake while maintaining the dish’s tropical essence.
- To ensure even cooking and prevent dryness, use chicken breasts of similar size and thickness, and consider using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Enhance the dish’s nutrition by adding colorful bell peppers or broccoli to the sheet pan, creating a more balanced and vibrant meal with minimal extra effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg