Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Rating
4.89 out of 5 stars
(141)
Ingredients
6-8 servings
- 2 lbs (about 4 Medium) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup extra light olive oil, canola or vegetable oil to saute, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp garlic salt
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325˚F. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Place 1 cup cornstarch into a gallon-sized ziploc bag, add chicken and toss to coat.
Step 3
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large, heavy bottom pot.
Step 4
In a shallow dish, whisk together 3 eggs. Dip the cornstarch-dredged chicken pieces into the beaten egg, coating both sides then transfer chicken to the very hot oil.
Step 5
Cook chicken in hot oil about 30 seconds per side or until golden. Transfer chicken to a 9x13 baking dish and continue dipping and sautéing remaining chicken, adding more oil as necessary.
Step 6
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the sauce ingredients: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 4 Tbsp ketchup, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp garlic salt.
Step 7
Pour sauce over your sautéed chicken pieces and toss to coat. Bake uncovered at 325˚F for 1 hour, turning the chicken twice while baking to coat with sauce.
Step 8
Serve warm or hot over steamy white rice, and crisp tender broccoli.
Step 9
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Chef's notes
The original recipe is from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. It's a popular recipe on her blog.
Using organic chicken can enhance the quality of the dish.
Ensure the oil is very hot before frying to get the right texture.
