Ingredients for Baked Sweet And Sour Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for coating) and 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
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How to Make Baked Sweet And Sour Chicken
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Season 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Toss chicken in 1/2 cup cornstarch in two batches, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- In a shallow dish, whisk 2 large eggs. Dip each cornstarched chicken piece in the egg.
- 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.
- Place browned chicken in a single layer in a foil-lined 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 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.
- Pour sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. Gently toss to combine.
- Bake for 60 minutes, turning the chicken every 15 minutes for even cooking and sauce distribution.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
164g
Fat
11g
Carbs
23g
