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Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 391 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chicken:
  • 3-4 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 2 large eggs beaten
  • ¼ ¼ cup canola, vegetable or coconut oil
Sauce:
  • ½ to ¾ ½ to ¾ cup granulated sugar depending on how sweet you want the sauce
  • 4 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • ½ ½ cup apple cider vinegar (see note)
  • 1 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch or slightly larger pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Place the cornstarch in a gallon-sized ziploc bag. Put the chicken into the bag with the cornstarch and seal, tossing to coat the chicken.
  3. Whisk the eggs together in a shallow pie plate. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until very hot and rippling. Dip the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces in the egg and place them carefully in a single layer in the hot skillet.
  4. Cook for 20-30 seconds on each side until the crust is golden but the chicken is not all the way cooked through (this is where it's really important to have a hot skillet/oil). Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in a 9X13-inch baking dish and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
  5. Mix the sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl and pour over the chicken. Bake for one hour, turning the chicken once or twice while cooking to coat evenly with sauce. Serve over hot, steamed rice.

Notes

  • FAQ's: see the recipe post for a ton of FAQ's about this recipe (substitutions, etc).
  • Sauce: if you like extra sauce, double the sauce ingredients – pour half over the chicken and follow the recipe instructions; pour the other half in a small saucepan and cook the sauce on the stovetop at a simmer for 8-10 minutes until it reduces and thickens. Serve it on the side of the chicken.
  • Vinegar: often I'll sub in rice vinegar for the apple cider vinegar for a milder/slightly sweeter flavor.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 127mg (42%) Sodium 801mg (33%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 391kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 801mg 33%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.