Description
Baked Sweet And Sour Chicken is a delectable dish that perfectly balances tangy sweetness and crispy texture, bringing the classic Chinese takeout experience right to your home. This simple recipe is designed for busy families and special occasions alike, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or meal prep. With its mouthwatering flavor and easy preparation, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup oil
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces for even cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick spray or oil.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, garlic powder, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce; set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, coat with cornstarch, and dip in beaten eggs.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; fry chicken pieces until golden brown (1-2 minutes each side).
- Transfer fried chicken to the baking dish, pour the sauce over, and bake for about 50 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Garnish with green onion before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 110mg