Description
Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken is a delightful dish that transports you to a tropical paradise with its sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 2 Large eggs
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup Pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 can Pineapple tidbits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station with cornstarch in one bowl and beaten eggs in another.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer browned chicken to the prepared baking dish, spacing it evenly.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients and pour over the chicken.
- Sprinkle chopped bell pepper and pineapple tidbits on top.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, then let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute chicken thighs for added flavor.
- Use garlic salt for a more robust taste.
- Flour can be used instead of cornstarch for a different texture.
- A flax egg can replace the eggs for a vegan option.
- Canola oil or olive oil can substitute vegetable oil.
- Orange juice can replace pineapple juice.
- Coconut sugar or honey can be alternatives for brown sugar.
- Tamari can be used for a gluten-free version.
- Fresh pineapple can be used for a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken, Hawaiian Chicken, Chicken Recipe