Sweet and Sour Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Servings
2
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by cutting boneless, skinless chicken breasts into chunks that are seasoned with salt and pepper, then coated in beaten egg and cornstarch to build a crispy crust through pan-frying. The chicken is briefly cooked just until golden and placed in a baking dish to finish cooking during baking.
The sweet and sour sauce is made by combining sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic salt, creating a balance of sweetness, acidity, saltiness, and a hint of umami. The sauce is poured over the chicken pieces, which bake at 325°F for an hour with turning every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking and coating.
The baking step allows the chicken to cook through while absorbing the sauce, resulting in tender chicken bites with a sticky sauce exterior. Additional sauce can be simmered and thickened separately for serving or extra glazing.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 egg beaten
- 1 cup cornstarch
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/4 cup canola oil I used olive oil
Sauce
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 cup vinegar I used cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt I used garlic powder
Instructions
Chicken
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Cut boneless chicken breasts into chunks. Season with salt and pepper. Coat chicken in egg and then in cornstarch. Pan fry in oil until golden brown, but not cooked through. Place in a single layer in a baking dish.
Sauce
- Mix all ingredients together and pour over chicken. Bake chicken for 6o minutes, turning every 15 minutes. You can also make extra sauce – add all ingredients to a saucepan and simmer until thick.
Notes
- This recipe is sourced from My Kitchen Cafe, indicating a tested home-style version.
- Turning the chicken every 15 minutes during baking promotes even coating and browning.
- Extra sauce can be thickened on the stove by simmering if a thicker glaze is desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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