Baked Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Baked Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Two 4- to 5-ounce chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup cornstarch; Sea salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 small garlic clove, finely minced

Servings: persons

Two 4- to 5-ounce chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large egg
1/2 cup cornstarch
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 small garlic clove, finely minced

1
Preheat the oven to 425.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg.
3
In another medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon each of sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
4
Dip all of the chicken into the egg, stir to coat.
5
One piece at a time, remove the chicken from the egg and turn in the seasoned cornstarch, making sure each piece is well coated.
6
In a medium ovenproof nonstick frying pan, heat the oil.
7
When the pan is hot add the chicken, giving the pan a little shake after each addition to prevent it from sticking.
8
Cook for about 1 minute per side, until brown and crispy.
9
Remove the pan from the heat.
10
Whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt.
11
Pour the sauce over the chicken.
12
Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken pieces registers 165 on an instant-read meat thermometer.
13
Remove the chicken from the oven and carefully pour the sauce into a small saucepan.
14
Boil over high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until it is thick enough to coat the chicken well.
15
Add the chicken to the saucepan and toss to coat.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Two 4- to 5-ounce chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup cornstarch, Sea salt, and more.

Yes, Baked Sweet-and-Sour Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

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