Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
here is a recipe for Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken:
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch.
- Pour sauce over chicken and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in bell peppers, onion, and pineapple chunks. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer chicken mixture to a baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, or until heated through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition:
Per serving: Calories: 350; Fat: 12g; Protein: 35g; Carbohydrates: 30g; Sugar: 20g; Sodium: 1000mg
Tips:
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
- If you don’t have cornstarch, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder.
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
