Description
Juicy chicken thighs roasted with caramelized pineapple, colorful bell peppers, and red onion on one pan for a sweet and savory Hawaiian-inspired dinner that’s weeknight easy and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or well-drained canned)
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk the soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
- Spread the pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and red onion on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and toss.
- Nestle the marinated chicken pieces among the vegetables and pineapple, spacing everything out so it roasts, not steams.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the pan once, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender with caramelized edges. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes if you want extra color on the pineapple.
- Finish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot as is or over jasmine or coconut rice.
Notes
- For best texture, cut vegetables into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to encourage browning.
- A squeeze of fresh lime at the end adds bright contrast.
- Marinate the chicken for 20 minutes, or up to 24 hours, for deeper flavor.
- Leftovers keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge and freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken sheet pan, pineapple chicken, one-pan dinner, weeknight meal, roasted chicken and pineapple