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Sheet Pan Pineapple Chicken

A delightful dish of tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and vibrant bell peppers, all roasted together for an easy and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.75 lb chicken, cut into 1-inch chunks Opt for high-quality chicken for the best flavor.
  • 1.5 cups pineapple chunks Fresh is best, but canned in juice works too.
  • 3 bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares Mix of colors adds vibrancy.
  • 1 red onion, cut into similar-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cup BBQ sauce Use your favorite brand; Sweet Baby Ray's recommended.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Freshly minced for best flavor.
  • Salt, to taste Adjust based on preference.
  • Black pepper, to taste Adjust based on preference.
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika Adds depth to the dish.
  • 2 cups rice White or brown, depending on your preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start your rice first since it has the longest cooking time. Rinse it until the water runs clear, then boil with a pinch of salt and follow package instructions.
  2. While the rice cooks, chop your chicken, bell peppers, and red onion into uniform pieces for even cooking. Mince the garlic.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and minced garlic.
  5. Add the pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and red onion to the bowl. Pour the BBQ sauce over and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a large rimmed sheet pan, spreading it out evenly.
Cooking
  1. Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  2. Serve over the prepared rice, topping generously with the roasted chicken and vegetable mixture.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can marinate the chicken in the BBQ sauce a few hours in advance for extra flavor!