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Baked Sticky Chicken

Baked Sticky Chicken: A Sweet and Savory Family Favorite

This Baked Sticky Chicken transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal that the whole family will adore.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pineapple Glaze
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 3/4 cup Cane Sugar Brown sugar can be a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup Organic Ketchup Homemade ketchup is great too
  • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Use powdered ginger for a substitute
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Omit for milder dish
  • 1 tsp Salt
For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts Cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil Any neutral oil can be used
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 large Eggs Non-egg option: buttermilk
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Substitute with potato starch
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots can be used as a substitute
  • 1 medium Green Pepper Any colored bell pepper is fine

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Measuring Cup

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a measuring cup, blend together pineapple juice, cane sugar, soy sauce, organic ketchup, red wine vinegar, fresh ginger, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Cut chicken breasts into uniform chunks and season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Dredge each chicken piece in cornstarch, dip in beaten eggs, and fry in the hot skillet until golden brown.
  6. Sauté diced onion and green pepper in the same skillet until softened.
  7. Pour the sautéed onion and pepper mixture evenly over the chicken pieces in the baking dish.
  8. Drizzle the pineapple glaze over the chicken and vegetable mix.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
  10. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, allow the dish to sit for a few minutes after baking to settle the flavors.

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