Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
Introduction
This homemade Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is a healthier version of your favorite takeout dish. It features crispy, golden chicken pieces smothered in a tangy, sweet sauce. The dish is incredibly easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. With its balance of savory and sweet flavors, it’s a meal everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ pieces
- 1 cup corn starch
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set it aside. Season the chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch to a large Ziploc bag and add the chicken breast pieces. Seal the bag and shake it to coat the chicken evenly with cornstarch.
Step 2: Coat the Chicken with Egg
In a shallow bowl, beat the two large eggs. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it’s sizzling. Dip each cornstarch-coated chicken piece into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are well coated.
Step 3: Sear the Chicken
Sear the coated chicken pieces in the skillet until they turn golden brown. Then, transfer them to the prepared baking pan.
Step 4: Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and sea salt. Whisk these ingredients together until well mixed.
Step 5: Bake the Chicken
Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken pieces in the baking pan. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, making sure to toss the chicken halfway through to ensure even coating and cooking. Once the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened, remove it from the oven.
Step 6: Serve
Serve the Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken with rice or your preferred side dish. Enjoy your homemade sweet and sour chicken!
