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Sheet Pan Sticky Sweet and Sour Chicken

Quick, easy, and utterly delicious, this Sheet Pan Sticky Sweet and Sour Chicken is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights, requiring minimal cleanup and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds 1.5 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces Use thighs for added flavor.
Vegetables
  • 1 piece 1 bell pepper (any color), cut into chunks
  • 1 cup 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup 1 cup pineapple chunks Essential for the sweet and sour flavor.
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon cornstarch Add this last to thicken sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
For Garnish
  • Green onions Optional garnish.
  • Sesame seeds Optional garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with half of the sweet and sour sauce ingredients (without the cornstarch) and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Spread broccoli, bell pepper, and pineapple on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and toss lightly.
Cooking
  1. Pour the marinated chicken over the veggies on the sheet pan.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
  3. While the chicken is baking, combine the remaining sauce ingredients (including cornstarch) in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir for a minute until thickened.
  4. Once the chicken is done, drizzle the thickened sauce over it, toss gently, and serve topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes or swap veggies based on what you have. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.