Description
Oven-Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Bites
Ingredients
1.5 lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cornstarch
3 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup vegetable oil (for initial searing)
Sweet and Sour Sauce
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Prepare Chicken Coating:
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Dredge each piece in cornstarch, dip into the beaten eggs, and then lightly coat with all-purpose flour.
Pan-Fry for Crispiness:
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Quickly sear the chicken pieces until golden brown (they don’t need to be fully cooked).
Make Sweet and Sour Sauce:
In a saucepan, combine sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Heat over medium heat until simmering.
Add the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Bake Chicken:
Place the seared chicken bites in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the chicken.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is caramelized and sticky.
Serve:
Enjoy your sweet and sour chicken bites with steamed rice or as a party appetizer.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320 kcal per serving
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