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Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

A delightful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a tangy and sweet sauce, paired with vibrant veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts, diced Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • ½ cup Cornstarch For coating the chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For frying the chicken.
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers, chopped Mix of colors for a vibrant look.
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks, canned or fresh For sweetness and texture.
Sauce Ingredients
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce For flavoring the dish.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness to the sauce.
  • ¼ cup Rice Vinegar For taness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Adds aroma and depth.
  • 1 teaspoon ger, minced For a subtle warmth.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the diced chicken with cornstarch until coated evenly.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ger. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
  5. Add the chopped bell peppers and pineapple chunks to the skillet with the chicken, stirring to combine. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over everything and mix gently.
Baking
  1. Transfer the skillet contents into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
Serving
  1. Let it cool for a minute, then serve hot over steamed rice or quinoa.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. Consider using other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for variety. For an extra crispy chicken, broil it for a few minutes after baking.