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Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

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This baked sweet and sour chicken features tender, crispy pieces of chicken coated in a tangy homemade sauce. It’s a healthier alternative to takeout, baked to perfection in your oven.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken:
    • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
    • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
    • Place the cornstarch in a shallow bowl and the beaten eggs in another.
    • Dip each chicken piece first into the cornstarch, coating evenly, then into the beaten eggs.
  2. Sear the Chicken:
    • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
    • Add the coated chicken pieces in batches, searing for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
    • Transfer the seared chicken to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. Prepare the Sauce:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.
  4. Bake:
    • Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.
    • Bake, uncovered, for 55 minutes, turning the chicken every 15 minutes to ensure it’s well coated with the sauce.
  5. Serve:
    • Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
    • Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • For added flavor, you can include chunks of pineapple and bell peppers. Add them to the baking dish during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • This recipe is inspired by versions from Damn Delicious

Find it online: https://recipe.newsvks.com/baked-sweet-and-sour-chicken/