Description
This Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Meal is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender chicken cubes with colorful bell peppers, sweet pineapple chunks, and a tangy Hawaiian BBQ sauce. Baked together on a single sheet pan, it’s an easy and wholesome meal perfect for a quick dinner. Garnished with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds, and served alongside cauliflower or white rice, it offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors with minimal cleanup.
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
- 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 chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and avocado oil. Toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Coat with sauce: Add the diced red and orange bell peppers, chunks of red onion, and the Hawaiian BBQ sauce to the bowl with the chicken. Mix everything thoroughly so the sauce evenly covers all the ingredients.
- Bake: Spread the coated chicken and vegetables evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Place it in the oven and bake for 20 minutes to allow the chicken to start cooking and the flavors to meld.
- Add pineapple: After 20 minutes, carefully remove the pan 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 is fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Finish and garnish: Once baked, squeeze the juice of one lime over the entire sheet pan meal. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and sprinkle white sesame seeds on top to add freshness and a bit of crunch.
- Serve: Plate the Hawaiian chicken mixture alongside cauliflower rice or white rice, drizzling extra Hawaiian BBQ sauce if desired for more flavor.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other favorite veggies such as zucchini or cherry tomatoes to add variety.
- Adjust the seasoning and amount of BBQ sauce according to your personal taste preferences.
- Using chicken thighs will keep the meat juicier, whereas chicken breasts will provide a leaner option.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days and reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
