Easy Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken

🍍🔥 Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken — Sweet, Savory, and Totally Saucy

Juicy chicken, caramelized pineapple, and a sauce so good you’ll want to drink it — this Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken is the weeknight dinner that tastes like a vacation.

Dinner should be fun. Dinner should be colorful. Dinner should make you feel like you’ve got your life together even if you’re still wearing yesterday’s leggings. And this Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken delivers all of that in one pan.

We’re talking tender chicken thighs, sweet pineapple chunks, bell peppers that roast into caramelized perfection, and a sauce that’s equal parts tangy, sweet, and savory. It’s the kind of dish that makes you want to grab a fork, skip the takeout menu, and remind yourself that yes, you can make something fabulous without dirtying every dish in the kitchen.

Why this recipe is a keeper:

• One‑pan wonder — fewer dishes, more joy.
• Flavor explosion — sweet pineapple, savory soy, tangy vinegar.
• Family‑friendly — picky eaters don’t stand a chance.
• Make‑ahead friendly — sauce can be prepped in advance.
• Instagram‑worthy — those colors deserve a photoshoot.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “sheet pan dinners save my sanity” or team “I still pretend I like complicated recipes”?

 I’m always in search of great recipes that I can feed my family with and to share with you. Honestly, the sheet pan dinners have become one of my favorites! It seriously doesn’t take any time at all to prepare and you don’t need to be a seasoned cook to have success! 

 Start with some  fresh or canned pineapple, bell peppers, and chicken thighs. Then, mix together the sweet and spicy sauce. Finally, toss it all together and pop it into the oven to bake.

After the sheet pan pineapple chicken bakes, I like to serve it with rice. You will feel like you are in the islands!

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👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips

• Chicken hack: Cut chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
• Sauce trick: Whisk cornstarch well to avoid lumps.
• Caramelization key: Don’t overcrowd the pan — spread ingredients out.
• Serving suggestion: Pair with jasmine rice or cauliflower rice.
• Extra flavor: Garnish with sesame seeds or scallions.

🔄 Recipe Variations

• Spicy Kick: Add sriracha or red pepper flakes.
• Veggie Lovers: Add zucchini or snap peas.
• Protein Swap: Use shrimp or pork instead of chicken.
• Low‑Carb: Serve over cauliflower rice.
• Extra Indulgent: Top with toasted cashews.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version would your family devour first — spicy, shrimp, or cashew‑topped?

🧒 Kid Tips

• Call it “sweet chicken bites” to make it sound fun.
• Keep spice mild for little taste buds.
• Let kids sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
• Serve with pineapple chunks on the side for extra excitement.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Chicken thighs: Buy in bulk, portion, and freeze.
• Pineapple: Fresh is best, but canned works in a pinch.
• Bell peppers: Buy multi‑packs — cheaper and colorful.
• Soy sauce: Keep low‑sodium on hand for balance.
• Rice vinegar: Pantry MVP — lasts forever.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you usually buy fresh pineapple, or do you stick with canned for convenience?

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week, I challenge you to make Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken and serve it in a fun way. Maybe it’s in lettuce wraps, maybe it’s part of a DIY rice bowl bar, maybe it’s your new Friday night tradition. Post your creation with #LouLouGirlsHawaiianGlow so we can all drool together.

🥪 Leftover Remix

• Hawaiian Chicken Tacos: Spoon into tortillas with slaw.
• Hawaiian Chicken Fried Rice: Stir into rice with veggies.
• Hawaiian Chicken Pizza: Top flatbread with chicken, pineapple, and mozzarella.
• Hawaiian Chicken Wraps: Roll into tortillas with lettuce.
• Hawaiian Chicken Omelet: Fold into eggs for breakfast.

💬 Reader prompt: Would you rather turn leftovers into tacos or pizza?

ingredients

directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a medium mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, ketchup, pineapple juice concentrate, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch Worcestershire, garlic, ginger, and pepper.
• Place red and green bell peppers, red onion and chicken on baking sheet then pour sauce over top and toss to evenly coat. 
• Cook in preheated oven 10 minutes, remove from oven and toss.
• Sprinkle in pineapple. Return to oven, continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, about 7 – 10 minutes longer.
• Remove from oven toss once more to coat with sauce. 
• Serve warm over rice.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Serving, Serves 4)

• Calories: ~390
• Protein: 28g
• Carbs: 32g
• Fat: 14g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 18g

🥕 Nutritional Facts & Fun

• Chicken thighs: Protein + juicy flavor.
• Pineapple: Vitamin C + natural sweetness.
• Bell peppers: Antioxidants + color pop.
• Onion: Flavor depth + immune boost.
• Sauce: Sweet, savory, tangy trifecta.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you like your pineapple in savory dishes, or do you think fruit should stay in dessert lane?

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