PREP TIME: 30 mins | COOK TIME: 1 hr | SERVINGS: 8 people
This sweet & sour chicken has been one of my favorite take-out with pieces of crispy baked chicken tossed in a simple sweet and sour sauce. Once I’ve learned about this easy homemade version, I never have this the other way!
INGREDIENTS :
Sweet & Sour Sauce:
- ½ c. apple cider vinegar
- ¼ c. ketchup
- ¾ c. granulated sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp soy sauce – I use reduced-sodium
Chicken:
- 3 large eggs
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 lbs
- ½ c. cornstarch
- canola or vegetable oil for frying enough for about 2-inches in a pan
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Into a small bowl. Add the sweet & sour ingredients. Mix well until combined and set aside.
Step 2: Into a skillet pan with high sides, pour enough oil to cover about 2 inches in the pan. Heat over medium heat.
Step 3: Into 1-inch bite-sized chunks, slice the chicken. Put the pieces in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag or bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Then, add the flour. Seal the bag and shake to coat the pieces of chicken.
Step 4: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 325 degrees. Using cooking spray, grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Into a rimmed plate or bowl, crack the eggs. Using a fork or a whisk, beat the eggs.
Step 5: In the eggs, dip the chicken while working in batches. Shake the excess off and place the chicken pieces in the hot oil. Repeat with the rest of the chicken. Cook the pieces of chicken for about 3 minutes per side. Flip and continue to cook the other side for 3 minutes more. At this point, the chicken does not need to be cooked through, just aim for golden brown outside. On a paper towel-lined plate, transfer the chicken. I cooked the chicken anywhere about 3 to 4 batches depending on how big the skillet is.
Step 6: After draining the excess oil from the chicken pieces, transfer them into the prepared dish. Once done with all the chicken, pour the sweet & sour sauce over them and gently stir.
Step 7: Cook the sweet and sour chicken for about 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Step 8: Remove from the heat when done and serve right away over rice. If desired, garnish with some green onions. Enjoy!
NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 397 kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 142mg, Sodium: 644mg, Potassium: 485mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 174IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg
