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Baked Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe


  • Author: David

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup sweet & sour sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).

    • Ensuring the oven is preheated is crucial for even cooking.

  2. In a bowl, mix diced chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

    • This step helps in infusing the chicken with basic flavors before it absorbs the sweet and sour sauce.

  3. Spread the chicken on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.

    • Baking the chicken initially helps in sealing the juices, making it tender and juicy.

  4. Add pineapple and bell pepper to the chicken. Pour sweet & sour sauce on top.

    • The pineapple and bell pepper add a fresh crunch and sweetness that perfectly complements the chicken.

  5. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

    • Check if the chicken is fully cooked by ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165ยฐF (75ยฐC).

  6. Serve over cooked rice.

    • The rice acts as a perfect base, absorbing the delicious sweet and sour sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: One Normal Portion
  • Calories: 300
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g