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Easy Hawaiian Chicken Bowls – Sweet & Savory One-Pan Family Favorite

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Hawaiian Chicken Bowls are a quick, flavorful, and well-balanced meal that combines tender chicken, sweet caramelized pineapple, and crisp vegetables in a rich, savory sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. With its customizable ingredients and vibrant tropical flavors, it’s a satisfying recipe that brings a fresh twist to your everyday dinner routine.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups cooked white rice or brown rice
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Optional Toppings:
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, pineapple juice, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add pineapple chunks and cook for 3–4 minutes, allowing them to caramelize slightly.
  4. Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot to the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and stir well. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  6. Divide the cooked rice into bowls and top with the chicken, pineapple, and vegetable mixture.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and a squeeze of lime if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Use canned pineapple if fresh is not available, but drain well.
  • Adjust sweetness or saltiness by tweaking honey and soy sauce.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg