Description
Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken is a tantalizing dish that perfectly marries tender chicken with a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for family dinners or special occasions, promising flavors that will surpass your favorite takeout. The crispy breading and juicy chicken create a delightful texture that everyone will love. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can serve up a delicious meal that’s both satisfying and healthier than fried options.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 1 chopped red pepper
- 1 ½ cups cornstarch
- 3 beaten eggs
- ¼ cup canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the breading by placing cornstarch in one bowl and beaten eggs in another. Coat each piece of chicken in cornstarch followed by the egg mixture.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the chicken on all sides. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch. Stir in chopped red pepper and drained pineapple tidbits.
- Pour the sauce over the browned chicken and bake for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg