Description
This Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Meal is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast or thighs baked with colorful bell peppers, juicy pineapple chunks, and a zesty Hawaiian BBQ sauce. Perfectly baked in a single sheet pan, it’s an easy and delicious dinner option served with cauliflower rice or white rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for a tropical flair.
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 spray for baking sheet
- 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. 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 breast or thighs with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Toss well to evenly coat the chicken pieces.
- 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 bowl with the chicken. Toss all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated in the sauce.
- Bake initial mixture: Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Add pineapple: After 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and scatter the pineapple chunks over the chicken and veggies. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and is fully cooked.
- Finish and garnish: Once baked, squeeze the juice of one lime over the entire dish. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of white sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve: Serve the Hawaiian chicken sheet pan meal hot alongside cauliflower rice or white rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other favorite veggies such as zucchini or cherry tomatoes to suit your taste.
- Adjust the seasoning and the amount of BBQ sauce to your preference for sweetness and tanginess.
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for a more tender and juicy result if preferred.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
