# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Black pepper, to taste
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Sauce and Glaze
06 - 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks with juice, undrained
07 - 0.5 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
08 - 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ Garnish and Optional
12 - Red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - Chopped green onions (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken pieces for approximately 4 minutes, turning occasionally.
04 - Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice from the can, rice vinegar, ginger, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl until smooth.
05 - Place browned chicken and pineapple chunks into the baking dish; pour the glaze over the top and gently stir to coat all ingredients.
06 - Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes to thicken the sauce and develop a glossy finish.
08 - Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped green onions and optional red pepper flakes.
09 - Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
