BAKED SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

Here’s a tasty recipe for Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken:

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

• 1/2 cup (120ml) sugar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) white vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with foil for easy cleanup.

Step 2: Prepare and Fry the Chicken

1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Dip the chicken cubes into the cornstarch, ensuring they are fully coated.
3. Then dip the coated chicken into the beaten eggs.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces just until golden brown on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). The chicken doesn’t need to be fully cooked, as it will finish cooking in the oven.
5. Transfer the fried chicken to the prepared baking dish.

Step 3: Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, white vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Step 4: Bake the Chicken

1. Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.
2. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure the chicken is evenly coated and the sauce thickens.

Step 5: Serve

1. Once the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is thick and sticky, remove it from the oven.
2. Serve the baked sweet and sour chicken with steamed rice and a side of vegetables.

Enjoy your delicious Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken!