Description
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken breast with a tangy sauce, juicy pineapple, and colorful vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. With minimal prep time and a burst of flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Chop the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and ginger until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken; add bell peppers and pineapple chunks. Toss gently to coat.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg