Sweet Sour Chicken

Prep: 10 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Chinese

Sweet Sour Chicken offers a delightful combination of tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, sweet pineapple, and cherries coated in a honey-ginger glaze. Baked to perfection, this dish balances sweet and tangy flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with a tropical twist.

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
  • 1 tablespoon ginger powder

Instructions

  1. In a medium dish, combine chicken breasts, chopped bell pepper, sliced onion, crushed pineapple with juice, and maraschino cherries.
  2. Pour honey and sprinkle ginger powder over the mixture.
  3. Put a lid on the dish to cover.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
  5. Serve the sweet sour chicken over cooked rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

257 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 6g 8% DV
Carbs 46.4g 17% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 32.6g 65% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 111.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 182.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 16mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 46mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 34.3mg 38% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 30.8mg 2% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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