Asian cuisine is a delightful meal whether you order it to be delivered or you go out to eat. This recipe is for a healthier version of Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken. Sometimes it can be a hassle to decide what to make for dinner.
After a long day, you want to come home, make a great meal, but not spend forever in the kitchen. This dish is super easy to make, needs very few items and tastes just like the Chinese restaurant down the block.
Changing up the menu is one thing that I look forward to in our home. I like to get the family eating multiple types of food, different cuisines. When I do change it up, the smiles are enough to make it worth it. Besides, who can turn down Chinese food?
This dish is also what I would consider healthy since it is baked and not fried.
What should I serve with this Sweet and Sour Chicken?
Rice is the most common side that is served with Sweet and Sour. However, you could serve Cauliflower Rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes or even pasta.
Can I use a cut of chicken other than Chicken Breast?
You could use the Chicken Thigh. The dark meat is a small amount juicier and will taste just as good.
Should I serve a side with the Baked Sweet and Sour?
Other than rice, I will most often serve steamed Chinese Vegetables on the side.
Ingredients:
4 Chicken Breasts, boneless and cut into pieces
¼ cup Vegetable Oil
¼ cup ketchup
½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 eggs
1 cup Corn Starch
½ cup granulated Sugar
1 tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Salt
How To Make Sweet And Sour Chicken:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 325* and lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with non stick spray or Parchment Paper
Step 2. Season the Chicken with Salt and Pepper
Step 3. Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces
Step 4. Place 1 cup Cornstarch in a ziploc bag and add the chicken pieces to the bag and shake
Step 5. In a shallow dish beat the eggs
Step 6. Heat the Oil in a skillet
Step 7. Dip each of the Chicken pieces into the egg mix and then place into the skillet
Step 8. Sear the chicken to seal in the juices
Step 9. Once the chicken is seared place it on the prepared pan
Step 10. In a medium bowl combine the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic powder, Soy Sauce and salt
Step 11. Pour this mix over the chicken pieces and bake for 1 hour, turning the chicken to the other side once midway through.
Step 12. Serve with Rice or your choice of sides.
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
Asian cuisine is a delightful meal whether you order it to be delivered or you go out to eat. This recipe is for a healthier version of Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken.
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts, boneless and cut into pieces
- ¼ cup Vegetable Oil
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup Corn Starch
- ½ cup granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325* and lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with non stick spray or Parchment Paper
2. Season the Chicken with Salt and Pepper
3. Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces
4. Place 1 cup Cornstarch in a ziploc bag and add the chicken pieces to the bag and shake
5. In a shallow dish beat the eggs
6. Heat the Oil in a skillet
7. Dip each of the Chicken pieces into the egg mix and then place into the skillet
8. Sear the chicken to seal in the juices
9. Once the chicken is seared place it on the prepared pan
10. In a medium bowl combine the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic powder, Soy Sauce and salt
11. Pour this mix over the chicken pieces and bake for 1 hour, turning the chicken to the other side once midway through.
12. Serve with Rice or your choice of sides.
Notes
What should I serve with this Sweet and Sour Chicken?
Rice is the most common side that is served with Sweet and Sour. However, you could serve Cauliflower Rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes or even pasta.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 401Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 130mgSodium 664mgCarbohydrates 40gFiber 0gSugar 19gProtein 28g
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