Description
This Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Meal is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring juicy cubed chicken breasts or thighs baked with vibrant bell peppers, red onion, and sweet pineapple chunks, all coated in a tangy Hawaiian BBQ sauce. Perfectly balanced with fresh lime juice and garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds, this recipe offers a tropical twist ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep served over cauliflower rice or white rice.
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 cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and avocado oil, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Coat with sauce: Add the diced red and orange bell peppers, red onion chunks, and Hawaiian BBQ sauce to the chicken. Toss everything thoroughly to combine and make sure the chicken and veggies are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Bake: Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to start cooking the chicken and soften the veggies.
- Add pineapple: Remove the sheet from the oven and evenly scatter the pineapple chunks over the mixture. Return the pan to the oven and continue baking for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and is cooked through.
- Finish and garnish: Once cooked, squeeze the juice of one lime over the chicken and garnish with fresh cilantro and white sesame seeds to add brightness and texture.
- Serve: Serve the Hawaiian Chicken directly from the sheet pan alongside cauliflower rice or white rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other favorite veggies such as zucchini or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the amount of Hawaiian BBQ sauce and seasoning to fit your taste preferences, whether you prefer it sweeter or spicier.
