# What you'll need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
02 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Sauce & Glaze
05 - 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks with juice, undrained
06 - 0.5 cup brown sugar, light or dark
07 - 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
10 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
→ Garnish & Optional
11 - Red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Chopped green onions, optional
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat the 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. Brown chicken chunks for approximately 4 minutes, turning occasionally to develop color.
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 the browned chicken and pineapple chunks into the prepared baking dish. Pour the glaze evenly over the top and gently stir to coat all pieces.
06 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and chicken to cook through.
07 - Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
08 - Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped green onions and optional red pepper flakes for added heat.
09 - Serve warm over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
