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Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Delicious baked sweet and sour chicken recipe with detailed instructions and nutritional information.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Cornstarch: 1/2 cup
  • All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup
  • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Pineapple chunks: 1 (20 ounce) can, drained
  • Green bell pepper: 1, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Sweet and Sour Sauce: 1 (12 ounce) bottle
  • Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and flour. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until well coated.
  3. Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides. It doesn't need to be cooked through.
  4. Step 4: In the greased baking dish, arrange the browned chicken, pineapple chunks, and green bell pepper.
  5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, combine the sweet and sour sauce and soy sauce. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the baking dish.
  6. Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For best results, reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, preventing the chicken from becoming rubbery.
  • Serve this delightful dish over a bed of fluffy white rice to soak up all that delicious sauce.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when browning the chicken; work in batches to ensure even browning and prevent steaming.
  • Author: Anna Raymond
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American