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Sweet And Sour Chicken

Sweet And Sour Chicken - An easy weeknight recipe that's super tasty. No need to order Chinese take-out anymore. This Chinese chicken recipe will be a fave.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 Cup cornstarch
  • salt + pepper
  • 1-2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
For Sweet And Sour Sauce
  • 1 Cup orange juice natural or store bought
  • 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
Garnish
  • green onions chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Place all the cornstarch inside a large zip top bag
  3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and insert into the zip top bag
  4. Close the bag and shake it until all the chicken is coated with the cornstarch
  5. Meanwhile heat 1 Tablespoon of Oil over medium heat in a large skillet
  6. Remove the cornstarch excess from the chicken and cook in the skillet until browned on every side. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan
  7. Place cooked chicken in a large rectangular baking pan
  8. In a bowl place all the sauce ingredients and mix until combined
  9. Pour the sauce over the chicken
  10. Bake chicken for 30-40 or until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through. Stir every 15 minutes to ensure that the sauce coats the chicken all over
  11. Remove from oven and top with green onions
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 740mg (31%) Potassium 598mg (17%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 32.8mg (36%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 740mg 31%
Potassium 598mg 13%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Vitamin C 32.8mg 36%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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