Sweet • Savory • One-Pan Dinner


Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 1½ lb (700 g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks

  • 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)

  • 1 red bell pepper, chunks

  • 1 green bell pepper, chunks

  • 1 red onion, wedges

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)

  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ½ tsp ground)

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker glaze)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a sheet pan with parchment.

  2. Mix sauce: Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch (if using).

  3. Assemble: Add chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onion to the pan. Drizzle with olive oil and half the sauce; toss to coat.

  4. Bake: Roast 20 minutes.

  5. Glaze & finish: Remove pan, pour remaining sauce over everything, toss lightly, and bake 10–15 minutes more until chicken is cooked and sauce is glossy.

  6. Serve: Rest 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.


Serving Ideas

  • Over steamed rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice

  • With noodles or inside lettuce wraps


Tips & Variations

  • Spicy: Add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.

  • Extra caramelized: Broil 2–3 minutes at the end.

  • WW/Lighter: Use chicken breast, low-sodium soy, and reduce honey to 1 tbsp.

  • Veg add-ins: Broccoli or snap peas (add in last 10 minutes).

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