Description
This Pineapple Chicken Sheet Pan Meal is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight dinner that combines the sweetness of pineapple with savory chicken and colorful bell peppers. The perfect blend of flavors all cooked on one sheet pan for minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound cubed boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 medium-large red onion
Other:
- 20 ounce can of pineapple chunks (drained, reserve the juice)
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Optionally, line your sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone liner for easier cleanup later on.
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop the bell peppers and red onion into large 1.5-2 inch pieces. Cube the chicken thighs into 1-1.5 inch pieces.
- Coat and season: Coat the onions and bell peppers with olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Combine barbecue sauce with pineapple juice and coat the chicken with ¾ of the mixture.
- Arrange and bake: Place the peppers, onions, pineapple, and chicken on the sheet pan in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 375°F until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender. Optionally, broil for 3-8 minutes to caramelize.
- Serve: Drizzle with remaining sauce and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, or mushrooms.
- Adjust the barbecue sauce to your preferred sweetness and spiciness level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Sheet Pan Meal, Easy Dinner Recipe
