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Plated Sweet and sour chicken
Renee

Better Than Takeout Sweet and Sour Chicken

This easy sweet and sour chicken is crispy, tangy, and better than takeout! A simple homemade sauce and golden fried chicken make this a family favorite.
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Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 3 eggs lightly beaten
  • vegatable oil (for frying)
Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 tbsp ketchup
  • ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic (crushed)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325 °F
  2. Cut chicken into bite size pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place cornstarch in a dish. Add chicken and toss to coat.
  4. In another bowl, whisk eggs.
  5. Dip each chicken piece in egg mixture.
  6. Heat oil in skillet. Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown.
  7. Transfer chicken to a baking dish.
  8. Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  9. Pour sauce over chicken and lightly toss.
  10. Bake for 1 hour stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.
  11. Serve with rice.