Description
Sheet Pan Pineapple Chicken is a delightful and vibrant dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables, all conveniently cooked on one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor. With just 30 minutes from prep to table, you can enjoy a satisfying dinner that appeals to everyone in the family. Serve it over rice or pasta, or even in tacos for a fun twist. This versatile recipe makes it easy to customize with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or thighs (cut into pieces)
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- 2 bell peppers (cut into chunks)
- 1 red onion (roughly chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (grated)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine garlic, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, red onion, and BBQ sauce in the bowl with the chicken; mix well.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly on the sheet pan.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Serve hot over rice or your choice of side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Cut all ingredients into similar sizes for even cooking. Marinate the chicken briefly in BBQ sauce for deeper flavor. Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli for extra nutrition.