Ingredients for Sweet And Sour Chicken
- Boneless Chicken Breasts
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG (optional)
- Oil
- Brown Sugar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons water (for thickening sauce)
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How to Make Sweet And Sour Chicken
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch strips or chunks.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together 1 large egg and 2 tablespoons milk.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon MSG (optional).
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornstarch mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Deep fry chicken in batches in about 2 inches of vegetable oil heated to 350°F (175°C), until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes per batch). Remove and drain on a wire rack.
- In a medium-sized (9x13 inch) baking dish, whisk together the sauce ingredients: 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic.
- Add the fried chicken to the baking dish, ensuring each piece is coated in the sauce.
- Bake for 45 minutes, turning halfway through, until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- For extra dipping sauce, whisk together 2 teaspoons water and 2 teaspoons cornstarch in a small bowl. Add this slurry to the sauce in the baking dish during the last 5 minutes of baking and stir to combine for a thicker consistency.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
74g
Fat
23g
Carbs
6g
