Description
This Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delicious and healthier twist on a classic dish, featuring tender chicken coated in a tangy homemade sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and cornstarch.
- Place the chicken, bell pepper, pineapple, and onion in a baking dish.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
- Drizzle with vegetable oil and mix to coat.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg