Easy Juicy Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Grilled Pineapple
A quick and easy sheet pan recipe featuring juicy chicken thighs glazed with a tangy, sweet Hawaiian-inspired sauce and grilled pineapple, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on recommended)
- Fresh pineapple (sliced into rings or chunks)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line your sheet pan with foil for easier cleanup.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes to make the glaze.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on the sheet pan with space between pieces.
- Brush half of the glaze evenly over the chicken.
- Place pineapple slices or chunks around the chicken on the pan and brush the remaining glaze over the pineapple.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, brushing the glaze on the chicken halfway through baking. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and pineapple should have char marks.
- Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes for crispier skin and more char on pineapple, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Patting the chicken skin dry is essential for crispiness. Brush glaze at the start and halfway through baking for best flavor. Give chicken pieces space on the pan to avoid steaming. Fresh pineapple is best for grilling but canned can be used if well-drained. Optional broiling adds extra crispiness and char.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 30
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