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Hawaiian Chicken

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This one-pan Hawaiian Chicken recipe combines juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful veggies with a tropical, sweet-savory glaze for a vibrant and family-friendly dinner that’s easy to prepare and clean up.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten‑free)
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1–2″ pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1½ cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained if canned)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
  • 1 tbsp water (optional)
  • Chopped parsley, green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade. Reserve ¼ cup for glazing.
  2. Toss chicken pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss bell peppers, onion, and pineapple with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread marinated chicken and veggies in a single layer on a sheet pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until caramelized and cooked through.
  5. Simmer the reserved marinade with a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water) until thickened into a glaze.
  6. Drizzle glaze over baked chicken and veggies. Serve over rice or coconut rice with optional garnishes.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken ahead of time for maximum flavor.
  • Use fresh or canned pineapple—just drain canned pineapple well.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen (without glaze) for 2 months.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds, lime, or green onions for added flavor and presentation.

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