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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Deliciously Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe Your Family Will Love

This Sweet and Sour Chicken is an easy and irresistible dish that the entire family will enjoy, balancing tangy and sweet flavors effortlessly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast can substitute with chicken thighs for juiciness
  • 1 cup Cornstarch for crispy coating
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adds subtle heat
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 2 large Eggs binds cornstarch to chicken
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sugar sweetens the sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce adds umami flavor
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup contributes sweetness and tang
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar provides acidity
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves press for better flavor integration
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Parsley Salt enhances garlic flavor
For Frying
  • 2 cups Oil (for frying) vegetable or canola oil works great

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet and Sour Chicken
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine bite-sized chicken breast pieces with cornstarch, black pepper, salt, and pressed garlic. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl, dip chicken pieces in eggs and fry for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and garlic parsley salt until well combined.
  4. Pour the sauce over the fried chicken and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, flipping chicken every 10 minutes.
  5. Serve hot over steamed white rice or alongside vegetable lo mein.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain crispiness. Can add bell peppers or pineapple for added flavor and nutrients.

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