Description
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings comfort and nostalgia to your dinner table. Tender, juicy chicken is enveloped in a tangy sauce with bursting pineapple sweetness, making it the perfect dish for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (preferably fresh)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, placing them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Add pineapple chunks during the last five minutes of baking for caramelization.
- Serve hot over rice or alongside steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg