Sheet Pan Pineapple Chicken
Juicy chicken pieces are tossed in a sweet and savory sauce in this delicious one pan pineapple chicken recipe. Mixed with veggies and topped with a delicious pineapple salsa recipe this 30 minute meal is sure to be a delight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1/3 cup tamari
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch knob fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 bell pepper, seeded + chopped
- 1 large zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- Salt + pepper, to taste
- Rice for serving (if desired)
- Garnish – green onions, jalapenos, sesame seeds (if desired)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine chicken pieces, tamari, pineapple juice, maple syrup, chili sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger and tapioca starch. Toss to combine in sauce. Marinate for 15 minutes or longer if desired (overnight in fridge works great!).
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Grease a baking sheet with sesame oil.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini and chicken with all of marinade to baking sheet and toss to combine.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked all the way through (at least 165 degrees F.).
- In a medium bowl combine pineapple chunks, avocado, shallot, cilantro and salt and pepper.
- Top rice (if using) with chicken and veggies and sprinkle with pineapple and avocado salsa.
- Garnish with any desired toppings.
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