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Golden baked sweet and sour chicken with pineapple and peppers in a glossy red sauce

Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup cornstarc h
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchu p
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, canned or fresh
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 yellow onion , chopped into 1-inch pieces

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper, dredge in cornstarch, and then dip into beaten eggs until coated.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken pieces until golden brown on all sides, then transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Add the chopped bell peppers, onion, and pineapple chunks to the baking dish with the chicken.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic salt until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
  • Bake for 60 minutes, stirring the mixture every 15 minutes to ensure even coating as the sauce thickens and glazes the ingredients.