Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup sweet and sour sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip into beaten eggs and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet and fry chicken until golden brown on all sides (do not cook through).
- Place fried chicken in the prepared baking dish and pour sweet and sour sauce evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring once or twice during baking to ensure even coating.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or chow mein noodles.
Notes
- Add pineapple chunks, bell peppers, or onions for extra flavor and color.
- Stir in sriracha or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Swap chicken breast for thighs for a juicier result.
- Use homemade or store-bought sweet and sour sauce.
- Air-fry chicken for a lighter version before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked, Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
