Sheet Pan Supper: Hawaiian Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
3645 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Sheet Pan Supper: Hawaiian Chicken
Description
This recipe arranges chicken pieces, sweet potatoes, pineapple chunks, and red and green bell peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet. Oils and seasonings including toasted sesame oil and coconut palm sugar coat the ingredients, lending a balance of rich nuttiness and subtle sweetness. Roasting at 400 degrees F for a total of 25 minutes with stirring midway develops caramelization and thorough cooking.
The chicken becomes tender and lightly browned while the sweet potatoes soften to a pleasant bite. The pineapple adds juicy sweetness that contrasts with the savory chicken and vegetables. Bell peppers contribute mild crunch and fresh flavor. The topping of shredded coconut and fresh lime juice after roasting introduces a bright note and subtle texture difference.
This sheet pan meal offers an easy way to cook multiple components together for a convenient supper and can be halved to suit smaller servings without changing cooking time. It’s a well-rounded dish that pairs protein, starch, and fruit with balanced seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces (breast tenderloins or breasts or thighs
- 2 cups pineapple cubed, fresh
- 1 red bell pepper medium, diced
- 1 green bell pepper medium, diced
- 2 sweet potatoes small (8 ounces each), peeled, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon coconut unsweetened, shredded
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Place chicken, pineapple, peppers, and potatoes onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with sesame oil and canola oil; sprinkle with sugar and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat all ingredients.
- Roast in oven for 15 minutes; stir, and return to oven to an additional 10 minutes or until lightly browned and chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle with coconut and drizzle with lime juice just before serving.
Notes
- For smaller servings, simply cut all ingredients in half; the baking time remains the same.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3645 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 364.5kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 48.4g | 16% |
| Protein | 30.5g | 61% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.2g | 11% |
| Sodium | 12.2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 890.9mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6.4g | 26% |
| Sugar | 10.2g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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