– 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
– 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
– 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
– 1 red onion, cut into wedges
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Creating Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan is straightforward when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
3. Add chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for about 10 minutes for enhanced flavor.
4. Arrange vegetables: On a large sheet pan, spread the sliced bell pepper, pineapple chunks, and onion wedges.
5. Place chicken on the pan: Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade for later) and position the chicken thighs in the center of the sheet pan with the vegetables.
6. Drizzle reserved marinade: Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and vegetables for added flavor.
7. Bake: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
8. Broil for finish: For extra crispiness, switch the oven to broil for an additional 3-5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
9. Garnish: Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped green onions before serving.
10. Serve hot: Enjoy your Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan warm, either on its own or with your favorite side dishes like rice or quinoa.