Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1½ inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips (about 1½ inches long by ¾ inch wide)
- 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, cut into strips (about 1½ inches long by ¾ inch wide)
- ½ large red onion, cut into strips
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
For the Sauce:
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (from the can if using canned; freshly squeezed if using fresh)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (I use fresh minced ginger paste from the store)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your oven: Heat it to 400℉. Then line a large sheet pan with foil.
- Mix the chicken and veggies: Put the chicken, peppers, and onions in a large bowl.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir all sauce ingredients together until smooth.
- Save some sauce: Set aside half of the sauce (about 1/3 cup) in a microwave-safe bowl. You could use this later for drizzling.
- Coat everything: Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken mixture. Stir well to coat all pieces.
- Marinate if you want: If you have time, this can sit in the fridge for up to 24 hours. But it also tastes great if you cook it right away.
- Spread on pan: Put the chicken mixture evenly on your sheet pan. Then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- First bake: Cook for 20 minutes.
- Add pineapple: Take the pan out and add the diced pineapple. Then put it back in the oven for 5-10 more minutes until chicken reaches 165℉.
- Heat reserved sauce: While the chicken finishes cooking, heat the saved sauce in the microwave for 45-60 seconds until it gets thick.
- Finish and serve: When chicken is done, drizzle the thickened sauce on top. You could add cilantro or parsley if you like.
Notes
- Cut chicken evenly: Make sure all pieces are about the same size. This way they cook at the same rate.
- Don’t skip the foil: It makes cleanup much easier and prevents sticking.
- Check chicken temperature: Use a meat thermometer to make sure it reaches 165℉.
- Save some sauce: The reserved sauce adds extra flavor at the end.
- Fresh vs canned pineapple: Both work well, but fresh gives a bit more texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sheet‑Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ⅓ of recipe
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 858 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg