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Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken

Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken That'll Brighten Your Dinner

This Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken captures tropical flavors with tender chicken and a sweet, tangy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch or flour as substitute
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple juice fresh preferred
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or honey/agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon additional cornstarch
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can pineapple tidbits or fresh pineapple chunks

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a baking pan lightly with oil.
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up two bowls: one for cornstarch and another for beaten eggs.
  4. Dredge chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, fry chicken until golden-brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer chicken to the baking dish evenly.
  7. Whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and additional cornstarch in a bowl.
  8. Pour sauce over chicken, top with red bell pepper and pineapple tidbits.
  9. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  10. Allow to rest for 5 minutes after baking before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcrowding the skillet when frying.

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