Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Season Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Coat Chicken in Cornstarch:
- Place cornstarch in a large zip-top bag, add chicken breasts, and shake to coat well.
- Prepare Egg Mixture:
- Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl.
- Fry Chicken:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling.
- Dip the chicken breasts in the egg and add them to the pan.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and transfer it to the prepared pan.
- Make Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and sea salt. Stir to combine.
- Bake:
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken in the pan.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring halfway through cooking.
- Serve:
- Serve with rice.
Enjoy the delightful flavors of this Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken! It’s a delicious and convenient way to enjoy this classic dish without the deep frying.