Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs with Pineapple
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs with Pineapple pairs tender, juicy chicken with peppers and tart-sweet pineapple in a glossy, tangy sauce. The oven-baked method keeps it lighter while still delivering the familiar takeout-style balance of sweet and tart. Serve it hot for a weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor with minimal cleanup.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs with Pineapple, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 25
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish or spray it with cooking spray.
- 2
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, cut into 1-inch chunks, and place them in the dish. Sprinkle with cornstarch and toss until the chicken is coated. Stir in the onions, green and red bell peppers, and pineapple.
- 3
Add the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger paste to a small bowl, whisk until well combined, then stir into the chicken mixture.
- 4
Bake for 14 to 17 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). If the sauce is a bit thick, stir in a splash of water to thin it to your desired consistency.
- 5
Garnish with green onion slices and serve.
- Calories 504.22 kcal High 25%
- Protein 35.99 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 55.71 g 20%
- Total Fat 17.21 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 5.06 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 152.47 mg High 51%
- Sodium 1260.25 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 4.61 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 32.49 g --
- Added Sugars 11.78 g High 24%
- Calcium 41.42 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.01 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 611.06 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 103.88 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 43.73 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs with Pineapple is made with 13 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 504.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs with Pineapple made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Diced Onion, Ginger Paste. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs with Pineapple?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 504.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs with Pineapple easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs with Pineapple healthy?
- Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs with Pineapple has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 504.22 calories and 35.99 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1260.25 mg (55% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.06 g (25% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.78 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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