Description
This Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Meal is a vibrant and easy one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken breast or thighs baked with colorful bell peppers, red onion, and sweet pineapple chunks, all coated in a flavorful Hawaiian BBQ sauce. Quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal, it’s served alongside cauliflower rice or white rice for a complete, delicious dish.
Ingredients
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For the Hawaiian Chicken:
- 1-1.5 lbs chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup Primal Kitchen Foods Hawaiian BBQ Sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, plus more for spraying and seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lime
- Cilantro and white sesame seeds for garnish
For Serving:
- Cauliflower rice or white rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the chicken: In a mixing bowl, season the cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Mix well to coat all pieces evenly.
- Coat with sauce and veggies: Add the diced red and orange bell peppers, red onion chunks, and 1/2 cup of Hawaiian BBQ sauce to the chicken. Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are thoroughly coated in the sauce.
- Bake: Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Add pineapple: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and scatter the pineapple chunks over the top of the chicken mixture. Return the pan to the oven and continue baking for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Finish and garnish: Once baked, squeeze the juice of one lime over the sheet pan contents. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a sprinkle of white sesame seeds for added flavor and a beautiful presentation.
- Serve: Plate the Hawaiian chicken sheet pan meal alongside cauliflower rice or white rice to soak up the delicious sauce and complete the meal.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other favorite vegetables such as zucchini slices or cherry tomatoes for more variety and color.
- Adjust the amount of Hawaiian BBQ sauce to your preferred level of sweetness and tanginess.
- Chicken thighs can be used as a juicier alternative to chicken breast if desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
