Description
Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken brings takeout-style magic right to your kitchen table without the delivery wait. Perfecting this classic dish means coating tender chicken pieces in a tangy sauce that’ll make your family crowd around the dinner plate with smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 bell pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweet and sour sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Seasoning and Thickeners:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Warm your oven to exactly 375°F (190°C) for perfect chicken cooking conditions.
- Whisk together 1 cup sweet and sour sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder until your sauce looks smooth and glossy.
- Drop 1 pound chicken breast pieces into the sauce mixture, ensuring each morsel gets completely saturated with flavor.
- Spread coated chicken chunks across a clean baking dish, creating an even layer that allows thorough heating.
- Scatter 1 cup pineapple chunks and 1 chopped bell pepper across the chicken, distributing them evenly for balanced taste.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over the entire dish, gently tossing ingredients to help them glisten and prevent sticking.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for precisely 25-30 minutes, checking that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from oven when chicken turns golden and feels tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve immediately atop steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that comes together effortlessly.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs or breasts depending on your preference for moistness and flavor.
- Check the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg