Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken With Veggies

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken With Veggies: A delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fried sweet and sour dishes.
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Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

2 onions , quartered
4 carrots
2 sweet green peppers
6 -10 skinless chicken thighs , ( I used skinless legs )
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil ( I used olive oil )
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup liquid honey
1/4 cup soy sauce ( I used light )
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 cloves garlic , smashed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
386
Sugar
19g
Fat
15g
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken With Veggies is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional sweet and sour dishes. By baking the chicken instead of frying it, you'll cut down on calories and fat while still enjoying a delicious meal. This recipe is easy to make and the veggies add extra nutrition and color to the dish. The sauce is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a meal-prep option.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2.In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper
3.Add chicken, and toss to coat
4.In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat
5.Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown
6.Transfer chicken to a baking pan and add onions, carrots, and green peppers
7.In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, soy sauce, tomato paste, cornstarch, and garlic
8.Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables
9.Cover pan with foil
10.Bake for 45 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked

PROS

Baking instead of frying makes this dish a healthier alternative to traditional sweet and sour chicken dishes.

Veggies add extra nutrition and color to this delicious and easy-to-make meal.

CONS

The sauce in this recipe contains honey and orange juice, which can make it higher in sugar than other savory dishes.

Bone-in chicken thighs take longer to cook than boneless chicken breasts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in protein from the chicken thighs and provides a variety of vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
The carrots in this recipe are high in vitamin A, which is important for eye health and immune function.

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