# What You 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 tsp garlic powder
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Sauce & Glaze
06 - 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks with juice, undrained
07 - ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
08 - ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
11 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
→ Garnish & Optional
12 - Red pepper flakes, optional
13 - Chopped green onions, optional
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a bowl, toss chicken chunks with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken pieces for 4 minutes, turning occasionally to color all sides.
04 - Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ginger, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl until smooth.
05 - Place browned chicken and pineapple chunks into the baking dish. Pour glaze over and stir gently to coat evenly.
06 - Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and continue baking 5 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
08 - Allow dish to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and, if desired, red pepper flakes.
09 - Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
