BAKED SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

Here’s a delicious recipe for baked sweet and sour chicken:

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
   • Dredge each piece of chicken in cornstarch, then dip into the beaten eggs.
3. Cook the Chicken:
   • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the chicken to the skillet in batches and cook until golden brown but not fully cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
   • Transfer the browned chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
4. Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
5. Bake the Chicken:
   • Place the partially cooked chicken in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
   • Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the chicken.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, turning the chicken every 15 minutes to ensure it is evenly coated with the sauce.
7. Serve:
   • Once the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened, remove from the oven.
   • Serve the sweet and sour chicken hot over steamed rice with a side of vegetables if desired.

Enjoy your homemade baked sweet and sour chicken!