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Say goodbye to traditional stir fry! Sweet & Sour Chicken is a twist on the traditional stir-fry recipe, since it’s prepared in the oven for greater ease. Yet it still delivers that zesty savory flavor you want from your stir-fry. So Sweet & Sour Chicken is literally the best of all worlds! Serve this dish with your favorite rice or even some steamed broccoli for a complete meal!
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup oil, plus more as needed, for frying
- For the sweet & sour sauce:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- For the garnish:
- sesame seeds, optional, for garnish
- green onions, optional, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Step 2 -Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 3 -Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Step 4 -Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and gently toss it to make sure each piece of chicken is coated in cornstarch.
Step 5 -Dip a few pieces of the chicken into the egg, gently tossing the chicken around to make sure they are coated completely in the egg.
Step 6 -Heat the oil in a large skillet, starting with about 1/4 cup.
Step 7 -Add a few pieces of the chicken at a time and cook just until lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. You will have to do this in batches until done.
Step 8 -Transfer the golden chicken to a paper towel-lined plate and discard the excess oil.
Step 9 -Whisk the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes together in a large bowl.
Step 10 -Add the chicken pieces to the prepared baking dish and pour about 2/3 to 3/4 of the sauce over the chicken, tossing so that each piece is coated in the sauce.
Step 11 -Bake the chicken for 45 minutes, turning the pieces every 15 minutes.
Step 12 -Garnish with the sesame seeds and green onions.
Step 13 -Serve, using the remainder of the sauce for dipping.
