Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delicious dish with crispy chicken pieces coated in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce. Baking the chicken instead of frying makes it lighter while still giving great flavor and texture. It’s perfect served with rice or noodles.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
- ¾ cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional additions:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- ½ onion, chopped