Hawaiian Chicken Pan (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce
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2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
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3/4 tsp ground black pepper, freshly cracked
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2 1/2 tsp cornstarch
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1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
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2 Tbsp brown sugar, packed (light or dark works)
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1/3 cup ketchup
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3 Tbsp thawed pineapple juice concentrate
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2 tsp garlic, minced (about 2 cloves)
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2 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
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2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Chicken Mixture
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1 small red onion, cut into chunky pieces
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1 medium-sized red bell pepper, seeds removed, diced into 1-inch squares
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1 medium green bell pepper, diced into chunks about 1 inch
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2 cups pineapple, cut into cubes, fresh only
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1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, cut into cubes
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2 Tbsp cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it heat up.
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Coat a large 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray so things don't stick.
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In a mixing bowl, mix together these sauce ingredients until smooth: soy sauce, ketchup, pineapple concentrate, sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, Worcestershire, and pepper.
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Arrange the chicken pieces, onion chunks, and bell peppers (red and green) on the baking sheet. Spread them evenly.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies, stirring a bit to coat everything evenly.
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Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
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Take the tray out after 10 minutes, stir everything for even cooking, and scatter the pineapple cubes around the mixture.
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Put the baking sheet back in and bake for another 7-10 minutes. The chicken should hit 165°F (74°C) when done.
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Take out the baking sheet and stir everything again to coat it with all that thickened sauce. Sprinkle cilantro if you like, and serve warm—maybe over some coconut rice.
# Notes:
01 -
Always pick fresh pineapple for this—it won't work as well with canned or frozen.
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Adding the pineapple partway through keeps it from getting too soft or leaking too much juice.
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Pair this dish with coconut rice for a filling meal.
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Cut the veggies and chicken to about the same size (1 inch) so they cook evenly.