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Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

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This Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe features tender chicken breast pieces coated in a crispy cornstarch batter, fried to golden perfection and baked in a tangy and flavorful homemade sweet and sour sauce. Ready in just 50 minutes, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and pairs wonderfully with steamed white rice or noodles.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1/2 cup oil, for frying
  • 2 eggs

Sweet and Sour Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic parsley salt

Instructions

  1. Coat the Chicken: Place the sliced chicken in a large mixing bowl and add the cornstarch, black pepper, salt, and pressed garlic cloves. Stir everything together until the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the mixture.
  2. Preheat Oil and Prepare Eggs: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly to prepare for dipping the chicken.
  3. Dip and Fry the Chicken: Dip each coated chicken piece into the whisked eggs, then fry them in the hot oil on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  4. Arrange Chicken for Baking: Place the fried chicken pieces in a single layer in a baking dish, preparing them for the sauce and baking step.
  5. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and garlic parsley salt until fully combined to create the sweet and sour sauce.
  6. Pour Sauce and Bake: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken in the baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Flip Chicken During Baking: Every 10 minutes while baking, flip the chicken pieces to ensure they absorb the sauce evenly and develop a nice coating.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Once baked and coated with the sauce, serve the sweet and sour chicken hot over steamed white rice or your favorite noodle dish for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the chicken pieces.
  • Adjust the amount of sugar or vinegar in the sauce to suit your taste preference for sweetness or tanginess.
  • Use a non-stick baking dish or lightly grease the dish before adding the chicken to prevent sticking.
  • Flipping the chicken during baking helps the sauce coat the chicken evenly and enhances flavor absorption.
  • You can substitute chicken breast with thigh meat for a juicier taste, adjusting cooking time as needed.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying and Baking
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/easy-sweet-and-sour-chicken-recipe/