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Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

A delightful dish combining tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and juicy pineapple in a tangy sauce, baked for a healthier option over frying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for searing
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for slurry
  • 2 tbsp water to mix with cornstarch
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)

Method
 

Preheat & Prep
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Coat the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, toss the chicken cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until lightly golden.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Stir until smooth.
  2. In another small cup, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to create a slurry and set aside.
Combine & Bake
  1. Place the seared chicken, bell peppers, onion, and pineapple chunks in a baking dish.
  2. Pour the sauce over the top and drizzle the cornstarch slurry evenly over the mixture.
  3. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
Serve
  1. Let the dish cool for 2–3 minutes. Serve over steamed rice or fried rice for a complete meal.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients to enhance flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste and don’t overcook the chicken. Add other vegetables if desired.