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Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

Crispy Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken You'll Love at Home

A healthier twist on Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken that's quick, easy, and delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 2 large Eggs Whisked
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable/Canola Oil For frying
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cloves Garlic Clove Minced
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Sliced
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Canned Pineapple Pieces In natural juice
  • 1/4 cup Sugar (White/Brown) Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Pineapple Juice Fresh preferred
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Vegetarian option available
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour Mixed with water to thicken

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • baking tray
  • ziplock bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Gather your ingredients while the oven heats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed chicken breast with salt and whisked eggs. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Transfer the coated chicken into a ziplock bag filled with cornstarch. Seal and shake until well-dusted.
  4. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for about 2 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer the lightly fried chicken onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped onion over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add bell peppers.
  7. Combine sauce ingredients in the skillet. Cook until bubbling, then thicken with cornflour mixed with water.
  8. Toss the baked chicken in the sauce with sautéed vegetables and serve over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal crispiness, ensure chicken is evenly coated. Adjust sauce ingredients to personal taste.

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