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Sweet and Sour Chicken Bake

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup bell peppers chopped (red, green, or yellow)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks canned or fresh
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C); grease a large dish or line with parchment.
  2. Spread chicken evenly in dish.
  3. Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch mixture in a medium bowl.
  4. Spread peppers, pineapple, and onion evenly over chicken.
  5. Pour sauce over all to coat.
  6. Bake 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce bubbles.
  7. Cool a few minutes.
  8. Serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

You can easily double this recipe for larger gatherings or meal prep. For added crunch, sprinkle some crushed peanuts or cashews on top before serving. This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together in the fridge.