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Sweet and Sour Chicken - Easy Recipes for Dinner

This easy Sweet and Sour Chicken is better than takeout and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Place cornstarch in a large zip-top bag. Add chicken and shake to coat.
  3. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Dip each cornstarch-coated chicken piece into the egg.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken pieces until golden but not cooked through.
  5. Place seared chicken in the prepared baking dish.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients.
  7. Pour sauce evenly over the chicken.
  8. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, turning the chicken every 15 minutes to coat well with the sauce.

Notes

You can add bell peppers and pineapple chunks for a tropical twist. Serve with rice for a complete meal.