Sheet Pan Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 20 ounce can pineapple chunks (well drained)
• 2 bell peppers (red and green diced)
• 1/2 sweet yellow onion (diced)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425˚F.

2. 2

   Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch. Season them with the salt garlic powder and paprika, then add the cornstarch and sesame oil and work the chicken until all of the seasoning is evenly coating it.

3. 3

   Place the chicken bites evenly spread out over a half sheet pan. Add the pineapple, diced bell pepper and onion and spread into a single layer.Bake for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   While the chicken is baking, whisk together the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic.

5. 5

   At 10 minutes, remove the chicken and vegetables, pour the sweet and sour sauce over the top. Use a spatula to toss the chicken and veggies in the sauce and spread back out into a single layer.Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp) and the sauce is thick and sticky.

6. 6

   Serve warm in bowls or over rice and enjoy!