Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

INGREDIENTS

olive oil, for greasing the pan and sauteing

1 lb

boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

coarse salt and fresh black pepper

3 tbsp

cornstarch

1/3 cup

water

1/4 cup

ketchup

1/4 cup

orange juice

3 tbsp

rice wine or white vinegar

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp

soy sauce

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips

2 tsp

minced garlic

2 tsp

minced ginger

+ ½ cups fresh or canned bite-size pineapple chunks, drained

+ ½ tablespoons cold water

2 tsp

cornstarch

white sesame seeds, for optional garnish

cooked brown or white rice, for serving