Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken
A delightful dish combining tender chicken with a flavorful sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup corn starch For coating the chicken
- 2 large eggs Beaten for coating
- ¼ cup vegetable oil For frying the chicken
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar Adjust for sweetness as desired
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar Adjust for tanginess as desired
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free option
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Place corn starch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken pieces to the bag and shake to coat evenly.
- In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg, then carefully fry until golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to the prepared baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and sea salt.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the baking pan.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour, stirring halfway through to ensure the chicken is well coated.
Serving
- Serve hot over rice.
Notes
Make sure to fry the chicken pieces until they are golden brown for added flavor and texture. Adjust sweetness or tanginess of the sauce as per taste. For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for an hour before baking.