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Oven-Roasted Sweet and Sour Chicken Sheet Pan

This dish balances bright tang with a gentle sweetness, featuring juicy chicken, peppers, and pineapple glazed in a glossy sweet-and-sour sauce. Oven-Roasted Sweet and Sour Chicken Sheet Pan delivers tender bites with caramelized edges and a lively, takeout-style flavor. Serve it hot over steamed rice for a colorful weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Oven-Roasted Sweet and Sour Chicken Sheet Pan

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Roasted Sweet and Sour Chicken Sheet Pan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

52 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactPoor
38 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
39 / 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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52
Heart Health
36
Metabolic
58
Digestive
41
Inflammatory
60
Performance
54
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Drain the pineapple tidbits and pour the juice into a 1-cup liquid measuring cup. Place the drained pineapple in a large mixing bowl and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the bell peppers, carrot, and onion to the pineapple tidbits. Pour 2 tablespoons avocado oil over them and season with salt and pepper. Stir until everything is coated with the oil and seasoning, then spread in a single layer on a sheet pan. Put the chicken into the same bowl, drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then nestle the chicken pieces on the sheet pan between the pineapple and vegetables.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, add enough water to the reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup of liquid. Transfer 3 tablespoons of this liquid to a small bowl and add the cornstarch. Stir with a fork or whisk until smooth.

  6. 6

    Pour the remaining liquid into a saucepan with the brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, chile-garlic sauce, ginger-garlic paste, and white pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture while whisking briskly. Return to a boil and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.

  7. 7

    Drizzle the chicken, pineapple, and vegetables with the sauce to serve.

About This Recipe

Oven Roasted Sweet and Sour Chicken Sheet Pan is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Brown Sugar, Carrot, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 681.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Oven-Roasted Sweet and Sour Chicken Sheet Pan made of?
The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Brown Sugar, Carrot, Chicken Breast, Chili Sauce. The full list of 17 is above.
How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Sweet and Sour Chicken Sheet Pan?
About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 681.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Oven-Roasted Sweet and Sour Chicken Sheet Pan easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
Is Oven-Roasted Sweet and Sour Chicken Sheet Pan healthy?
Oven-Roasted Sweet and Sour Chicken Sheet Pan has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 681.38 calories and 46.84 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1000.97 mg (44% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.05 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.16 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn, 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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