Baked Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Sweet And Sour Chicken

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Salt And Pepper
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce)
• Eggs
• Canola Oil
• Sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• Vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• Garlic Powder

How to Make Baked Sweet And Sour Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Season 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Toss chicken in 1/2 cup cornstarch in two batches, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
4. In a shallow dish, whisk 2 large eggs. Dip each cornstarched chicken piece in the egg.
5. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in two batches, ensuring all sides are browned but not cooked through. This will take about 5-7 minutes per batch.
6. Place browned chicken in a single layer in a foil-lined 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the following sauce ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1/4 cup pineapple juice.
8. Pour sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. Gently toss to combine.
9. Bake for 60 minutes, turning the chicken every 15 minutes for even cooking and sauce distribution.