Name: Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch chunks); 20 oz canned pineapple chunks with juice (do not drain); 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark); 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar); 1 tsp ground ginger (or 1 tbsp fresh grated); 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; salt and pepper (to taste); red pepper flakes (optional, for heat); chopped green onions (optional garnish)

Description

This sweet and tangy dish combines chicken with pineapple and a flavorful sauce for a delicious meal.

Ingredients

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1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch chunks)
20 oz canned pineapple chunks with juice (do not drain)
1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tsp ground ginger (or 1 tbsp fresh grated)
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper (to taste)
red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
chopped green onions (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks and season pieces generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken for about 4 minutes total, turning occasionally (chicken doesn’t need to be cooked through).
In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice from the can, rice vinegar, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth with no lumps.
Add browned chicken and pineapple chunks to the prepared baking dish. Pour the glaze over and stir gently to coat everything evenly.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking at 25 minutes for 165°F internal temperature.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
Let rest uncovered for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

This dish can be served over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg