Who is craving chicken? But not any kind of chicken… this is a fantastic recipe for the ones who love to add some kick to the traditional flavors. The glaze gives life to the chicken when baked. It caramelizes nicely and tenderizes the meat entirely. The crunchy top is perfect for everyone who loves sweet and sour flavors bound together.
Make this recipe and see how everyone is going wild for it. Make sure to double the doze before it’s too late! It’s that good!
Why you’ll love the recipe:
This is a great recipe idea for the ones who love salty, sweet, and sour chicken. You will adore this meal every time you make it, and the kids will go wild for it.
How to serve it:
Serve this recipe with cooked rice or some fries for extra flavor.
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts
- Cornstarch
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Granulated sugar
- Ketchup
- Apple cider vinegar
- Soy sauce
- Garlic powder
- Sea salt
How to make Sweet and sour chicken:
First, preheat your oven to 325 F or 160 C degrees and line a 13×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with cornstarch.
In a bowl, beat the eggs and warm the olive oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
Cook the chicken pieces until crispy and golden brown.
Transfer them to the baking tray lined with parchment paper and set aside.
Mix the soya sauce, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic powder, and sea salt in a bowl.
Pour the liquid over the chicken and bake for about 40 minutes.
Serve and enjoy.
You will go crazy for this meal, and I am sure of that. The tender, flaky chicken is perfect for cooked rice or fries—a perfect dish for meal prepping and even better for lunch or dinner.
Sweet and sour chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- First, preheat your oven to 325 F or 160 C degrees and line a 13x9 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with cornstarch.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and warm the olive oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken pieces until crispy and golden brown.
- Transfer them to the baking tray lined with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix the soya sauce, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic powder, and sea salt in a bowl.
- Pour the liquid over the chicken and bake for about 40 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Can you make it ahead?
Yes, you can make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Storage instructions:
Store it in the fridge for up to 1 day. Make sure to serve them warm.
Variations and substitutes:
You can use brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce instead of soya sauce, and a little honey for floral essence. 
