Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
This baked sweet and sour chicken combines crispy golden-brown chicken cubes with a tangy, fruity sauce and fresh veggies. A healthier alternative to the classic takeout dish, it’s oven-baked and easy to prepare for a comforting weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup pineapple diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken cubes in the bowl and toss to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned.
- In a medium bowl, mix together pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
- Place chicken cubes in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Pour pineapple juice mixture over chicken.
- Top with diced onion, bell pepper, and pineapple.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve over cooked rice and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 35.3gFat: 10.8gSaturated Fat: 2.1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 775mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 24g