𝐶𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑦 𝐵𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑆𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑇𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑦 𝑆𝑎𝑢𝑐𝑒

𝐵𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑆𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑛

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻:

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 🐔
1 cup cornstarch 🌽
2 large eggs, beaten 🥚
1/4 cup vegetable oil 🛢️ (for frying)

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲:

3/4 cup granulated sugar 🍚
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 🍏
1/4 cup ketchup 🍅
1 tablespoon soy sauce 🥢
1 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening) 🌽
1 tablespoon water 💧

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Prepare the chicken:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) 🔥. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it 🧴. In a shallow dish, coat the chicken pieces 🐔 in cornstarch 🌽, then dip them into the beaten eggs 🥚, ensuring they are fully coated.

2. Pan-fry the chicken:
Heat vegetable oil 🛢️ in a large skillet over medium-high heat 🔥. Lightly brown the chicken pieces on all sides, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until they are crispy and golden. Transfer the browned chicken to the prepared baking dish in a single layer.

3. Make the sweet and sour sauce:
In a small saucepan, combine sugar 🍚, apple cider vinegar 🍏, ketchup 🍅, soy sauce 🥢, garlic powder 🧄, and salt 🧂. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the sauce begins to simmer. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch 🌽 and 1 tablespoon of water 💧 to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce to thicken it. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

4. Coat the chicken and bake:
Pour the sweet and sour sauce 🍯 evenly over the chicken in the baking dish, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes ⏳, stirring halfway through to ensure the sauce evenly coats the chicken.

5. Garnish and serve:
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions 🌿 for a fresh, flavorful finish. Serve the Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken hot, alongside rice or your favorite side dishes!

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟱𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟰 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 | 𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟰𝟬𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

~ Donald Recipes