April 22, 2025

Daily Recipes

🌺 Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 1.5 to 2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 red onion, sliced

  • 1 ½ cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

🌴 For the Hawaiian-style sauce:

  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from can or fresh)

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or white vinegar)

  • 1 tablespoon ketchup

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)


🔥 Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil for easier cleanup.

  2. Prepare the sauce:

    • In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, and ginger.

    • Bring to a simmer. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir it into the sauce.

    • Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Set aside.

  3. Toss chicken & veggies:

    • In a large bowl, combine chicken chunks, bell peppers, onion, and pineapple.

    • Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

    • Pour half of the sauce over and toss everything to coat.

  4. Spread on sheet pan:

    • Spread everything in a single layer on the sheet pan.

    • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp of 165°F/74°C).

  5. Finish and serve:

    • Drizzle with the remaining sauce or serve it on the side.

    • Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

    • Serve over rice or cauliflower rice.


Want a spicy kick? Add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce 🌶️

Let me know if you want a version with tofu, or if you’re meal prepping!

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