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Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
This sweet and sour chicken is made with a sticky and tangy sauce that's simply irresistible. You'll be coming back for seconds.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 528 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup corn starch
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup oil for frying
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic parley salt
Instructions
- Place the sliced chicken in a large mixing bowl, followed by the cornstarch, pepper, salt, and pressed garlic cloves. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Preheat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Dip each chicken piece into the eggs.
- Fry the chicken on each side until golden brown. Place the fried chicken in a baking dish in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and garlic salt together.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake it at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- As the chicken bakes, turn it over every 10 minutes to create a nice coating. Enjoy over steamed white rice or alongside your favorite noodle dish!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
151mg
(50%)
Sodium
1457mg
(61%)
Potassium
652mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
194IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1457mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 652mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 194IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.