Description
This Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Meal is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken cubes baked with colorful bell peppers, sweet pineapple chunks, and a zesty Hawaiian BBQ sauce. Perfectly balanced with tangy lime juice and garnished with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds, this easy-to-make recipe is great served over cauliflower rice or white rice for a complete, satisfying meal.
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, plus extra for spray
- 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 spray it lightly with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the chicken: In a mixing bowl, season the cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and avocado oil. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
- Coat with sauce and vegetables: Add the diced red and orange bell peppers, red onion chunks, and 1/2 cup of Hawaiian BBQ sauce to the bowl with the chicken. Toss everything well to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the sauce.
- Bake the chicken mixture: Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Place it in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Add pineapple: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and scatter the pineapple chunks over the chicken mixture. Return the sheet to the oven and bake 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, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the entire dish, then garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a sprinkle of white sesame seeds for added color and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the Hawaiian chicken hot with a side of cauliflower rice or white rice for a delicious and wholesome meal experience.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other favorite veggies such as zucchini or cherry tomatoes to enhance the flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the seasoning and the amount of Hawaiian BBQ sauce to suit your personal taste preferences.
- Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs will provide a juicier result, while chicken breasts offer a leaner option.
- Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is safely cooked.
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
