Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken
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Posted: 05/04/25
Updated: 05/05/25
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This Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner made with juicy chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple roasted in a sweet and savory island-style sauce—all on one pan for minimal cleanup.
This easy Hawaiian Chicken recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family this week! You can easily do all of your chopping and make your sauce while you meal prep. Throw it together with some fluffy rice to call it a great meal.
why you’ll love this recipe
- Clean up is a breeze.
- Savory chicken and sweet bell peppers and pineapple are a perfect combination.
- You can really put this pan in the oven and call it a whole meal!
ingredients for hawaiian chicken
- Chicken breast – Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes
- Bell pepper – Red and orange bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces add a perfectly sweet bite to this dish.
- Red onion – Red onion has a sharp yet sweet taste, perfect for this sheet pan meal.
- Pineapple – Use fresh or canned, cubed pineapple.
- White rice – Optional for serving.
Sauce
- BBQ sauce – Use your favorite brand or try making homemade.
- Soy sauce – Balances the sweetness with a familiar savory taste.
- Brown sugar – Packed, light brown sugar will caramelize so nicely in this sauce.
- Olive oil – Olive oil has a great flavor but you can use any oil that you already have on hand.
- Salt – Helps to keep chicken moist and adds to the overall flavor of the dish.
- Lime juice – Citrus adds a tangy flavor that goes perfectly with the sweetness of the pineapple.
can i use chicken thighs?
Yes, you can use cubed chicken thighs if you prefer or mix them in with the cubed chicken breast. Thighs are higher in fat so they will be nice and juicy.
do i use fresh or canned pineapple?
You can use whichever you prefer. I like to use drained, canned pineapple chunks for convenience, but during spring and early summer when fresh pineapple is in season, there is nothing better!
how to make sheet pan hawaiian chicken
- Toss the cubed chicken, peppers, and onion until combined in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients until well combined in a separate mixing bowl.
- Pour sauce over chicken mixture in bowl and toss until well coated.
- Add the chicken mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread out into an even single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes then remove the sheet pan and add pineapple chunks.
- Return to the oven for 15-20 more minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from the oven and serve with prepared white rice if desired.
pro tips
- Garnish with fresh chopped herbs like cilantro for a little pop of green or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for some heat.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover Hawaiian chicken in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. If you made rice with your meal, store the rice separately in it’s own container.
Simply reheat leftovers on the stovetop or in the microwave until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Everyone will fly to the table when it is time to eat tonight! This perfectly savory and sweet sheet pan meal will put a smile on everyone’s face.
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Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken
This Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken is a quick, flavorful meal with juicy chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple, all roasted in a sweet and savory sauce—easy and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1-1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 orange bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 red onion cut into wedges
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Sauce
- ½ cup BBQ Sauce use your favorite kind
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 Tablespoons of lime juice
For Serving
- prepared white rice optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper and spraying with olive oil spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl add the cubed chicken, peppers, and onion. Toss until combined.
- In a different medium mixing bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Add the sauce mixture to the chicken mixture in bowl and toss until everything is coated with sauce.
- Pour the chicken mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out into an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes then remove the sheet pan and add pineapple chunks. Place back in the oven for 15-20 more minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from the oven and serve with prepared white rice if desired.
Tips
Store leftover Hawaiian chicken in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. If you made rice with your meal, store the rice separately in it’s own container.
Simply reheat leftovers on the stovetop or in the microwave until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 315kcal (16%), Carbohydrates: 37g (12%), Protein: 27g (54%), Fat: 7g (11%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 73mg (24%), Sodium: 1154mg (50%), Potassium: 782mg (22%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 30g (33%), Vitamin A: 2013IU (40%), Vitamin C: 89mg (108%), Calcium: 46mg (5%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
how to serve sheet pan hawaiian chicken
This one pan meal is so good served on a bed of your favorite rice but if you want an extra side to offer, I recommend Pan Fried Asparagus or Green Beans so you don’t need to worry about space in the oven.
Of course, you need dessert to finish off the meal! The lemon cream cheese frosting on our Lemon Coconut Cake will knock your socks off! This is the perfect way to cap off a delicious Hawaiian Chicken.
more great sheet pan meals
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- Mini Meatloaf and Veggies is a family-friendly dinner with mini meatloaves baked alongside your favorite vegetables.
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