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Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken

Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken: Taste the Tropics at Home

Enjoy Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken, a family-friendly dish combining sweet pineapple and juicy chicken, perfect for cozy dinners.
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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: Chicken
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch or flour if needed
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or olive oil for a different taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice fresh juice is ideal
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or honey/agave for a twist
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or regular soy sauce if preferred
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch additional to thicken sauce
For the Toppings
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Pineapple Tidbits canned and drained

Equipment

  • oven
  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cut boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
  3. Coat seasoned chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip them into beaten eggs.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry coated chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Arrange the partially cooked chicken in the greased baking dish.
  6. Whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  7. Pour the sauce evenly over the arranged chicken.
  8. Sprinkle red bell pepper and pineapple tidbits over the chicken and sauce.
  9. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring gently every 15 minutes.
  10. Let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow fried chicken to cool slightly before adding sauce for a crispy texture. Maintain even cooking by stirring during baking.

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