Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Coat the chicken in cornstarch, then dip into the beaten eggs.
Step 3: Lightly Fry the Chicken
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken pieces for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden (they don’t need to be fully cooked).
Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
Step 4: Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl mix together:
- sugar
- ketchup
- rice vinegar
- soy sauce
- garlic powder
Stir until well combined.
Step 5: Combine Everything
Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken.
Add optional pineapple, bell peppers, and onions if desired.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 45–50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes so the chicken becomes evenly coated and the sauce thickens.
Step 7: Serve
Remove from the oven and serve hot with:
- steamed white rice
- fried rice
- noodles.
Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
✅ Tips for the Best Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Frying the chicken briefly helps keep it crispy.
- Pineapple adds natural sweetness and balances the sauce.
- Stir during baking so the sauce coats the chicken evenly.
- For extra flavor add fresh ginger or garlic to the sauce.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Crispy Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken (Restaurant Style)
- Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple and Peppers
- Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry.