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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Recipe

Enjoy this homemade take on a Chinese takeout classic!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 547 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Place cornstarch in a large zip-top bag, add chicken and shake to coat.
  2. Dip the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces in beaten eggs.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden but not cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish.
  4. In a bowl, mix together sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 1 hour, turning chicken every 20 minutes to coat with sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 547kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 195mg (65%) Sodium 616mg (26%) Potassium 563mg (16%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 315IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 547

% Daily Value*

Calories 547kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 616mg 26%
Potassium 563mg 12%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 315IU 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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