Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful dish that brings together juicy chicken and a tangy sauce. This meal is perfect for families, gatherings, or even just a cozy night in.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Coating
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
Sauce
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the cornstarch until well-coated.
- Dip each piece into the beaten eggs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this point.
- Transfer the browned chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, stirring the chicken every 15 minutes to ensure it is well-coated with the sauce and cooked through.
- Serve the baked sweet and sour chicken over rice and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Make sure to coat the chicken well with cornstarch for a crispy texture. Stir the chicken at least every 15 minutes during baking to make sure the sauce evenly coats it.