Sweet • Savory • One-Pan Dinner
Ingredients (Serves 4)
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1½ lb (700 g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
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2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
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1 red bell pepper, chunks
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1 green bell pepper, chunks
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1 red onion, wedges
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2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
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1/3 cup pineapple juice
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1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
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2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ½ tsp ground)
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1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker glaze)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a sheet pan with parchment.
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Mix sauce: Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch (if using).
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Assemble: Add chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onion to the pan. Drizzle with olive oil and half the sauce; toss to coat.
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Bake: Roast 20 minutes.
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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.
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Serve: Rest 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Serving Ideas
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Over steamed rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
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With noodles or inside lettuce wraps
Tips & Variations
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Spicy: Add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
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Extra caramelized: Broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
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WW/Lighter: Use chicken breast, low-sodium soy, and reduce honey to 1 tbsp.
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Veg add-ins: Broccoli or snap peas (add in last 10 minutes).
