🍗 Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken 😍
Crispy chicken, sticky sweet-tangy sauce, no frying mess—this one’s a total crowd-pleaser!
🧺 Ingredients
For the chicken
1½ lbs (700 g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
Salt & black pepper, to taste
2 eggs
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup all-purpose flour
2–3 tbsp oil (for baking sheet)
For the sweet & sour sauce
¾ cup sugar
½ cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
¼ cup ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp garlic powder (or 1 clove garlic, minced)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet.
Prep the coating: Season chicken with salt & pepper.
Dip pieces in beaten eggs.
Toss in a mix of cornstarch + flour until well coated.
First bake: Arrange chicken in the dish, drizzle lightly with oil.
Bake 20 minutes, then flip pieces.
Make the sauce: Whisk sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic.
Sauce time: Pour sauce evenly over chicken.
Final bake: Return to oven and bake 30–40 minutes, turning every 10 minutes so the sauce gets glossy and thick.
🌟 Tips & Variations
Add pineapple chunks, bell peppers, or onions for extra flavor.
Want it crispier? Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end (watch closely).
Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
Sticky, tangy, and oven-easy—this baked sweet and sour chicken disappears fast 😋
Want a one-pan veggie version or air-fryer method next?
