Description
This Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a quick and colorful one-pan dinner made with juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, roasted vegetables, and bold tropical-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
- 4 large bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1/2 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken tenderloins with chili powder, cumin, garlic, melted coconut oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Add the onion wedges, bell peppers, jalapeño, pineapple chunks, and lime juice. Stir gently to combine.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared sheet pan in a single layer.
- Roast for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Turn the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until lightly charred and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.
- Serve warm over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice if desired.
Notes
- Fresh pineapple gives the best caramelized flavor, but canned pineapple can also be used if drained well.
- Avoid overcrowding the sheet pan so the vegetables roast properly.
- Chicken thighs can replace chicken tenderloins for a juicier texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooled portions for up to 2 months.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or lettuce wraps for different meal options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
