Description
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that effortlessly combines tangy and sweet flavors for a delightful dining experience. This easy-to-follow recipe will transform your weeknight dinners, making them feel special without the fuss of takeout. With tender chicken coated in a crispy crust and enveloped in a flavorful, homemade sweet and sour sauce, you’ll never look back! Perfect for family gatherings or casual meals, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup oil
- Salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
- For the sauce: ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Brown chicken pieces for about 1-2 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, garlic powder, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce to create the sauce.
- Place browned chicken in the baking dish, pour sauce over it, and bake for approximately 50 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg