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Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken

Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken: A Taste of Tropical Bliss

Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken combines crispy chicken with a tangy sauce, offering a kid-friendly dish packed with tropical flavors.
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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: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Ensure they're tender.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Can substitute with rice flour for gluten-free.
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binding agent.
  • as needed tablespoons Vegetable Oil Use coconut oil for a tropical twist.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Fresh juice adds brighter flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can use honey or maple syrup as alternatives.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Opt for gluten-free if necessary.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Thickens the sauce.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Can substitute with yellow or green.
  • 1 cup Pineapple Tidbits Ensure they are drained.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Bowls
  • Cooking spray or oil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with oil.
  2. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up breading station with cornstarch in one bowl and beaten eggs in another.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry chicken pieces until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer the partially cooked chicken to the prepared baking dish.
  6. Whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  7. Pour the sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with chopped red bell pepper and pineapple tidbits.
  8. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  9. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and avoid overcrowding the skillet while frying to achieve the crispiest texture.

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