Sheet Pan Sweet and Sour Chicken

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes

1/3 C. corn starch

1/8 tsp. each: salt & pepper

 

4 bell peppers cut into 1 inch pieces (use a variety of colors, red, green, yellow, and orange)

20- ounces pineapple chunks drained

1/2 C. red onion cut into 1 inch pieces

1 C. sugar snap peas

chopped green onions for garnish

 

½ C. ketchup

2 T. apple cider vinegar

¼ C. brown sugar

¼ C. pineapple juice

2 T. soy sauce

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 ½ tsp. fresh ginger minced, or ¼ tsp. ground ginger

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken to a large zip lock bag along with 1/3 C. corn starch, seal and shake to coat. Place diced chicken, on a cooking sheet, and spray with an olive oil cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip. Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients and whisk to combine. Add peppers, pineapple, and onions to the baking sheet. Pour sauce over the top and stir to combine. Place in oven on middle rack and bake for 30 minutes Add sugar snap peas and stir to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes, to let sauce set up, and snap peas to become tender. Optional: Broil for 3-5 minutes to crisp up veggies and caramelize sauce. Garnish with green onions. Serve over white rice and enjoy!