Name: Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; ½ cup cornstarch; 2 large eggs, beaten; Oil, for greasing or brushing chicken; For the Sauce:; ½ cup ketchup; ⅓ cup white vinegar; ⅓ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); ½ cup brown sugar; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; Optional Add-ins for Serving:; Pineapple chunks; Sliced bell peppers; Sliced green onions

Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

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This Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken is a healthier, oven-baked version of a Chinese takeout favorite. Crispy chicken chunks are coated in a bold, sweet-tangy homemade sauce—no deep frying required. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners and tastes just like the restaurant classic.

Author: Julia
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese-American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
½ cup cornstarch
2 large eggs, beaten
Oil, for greasing or brushing chicken

For the Sauce:
½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅓ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Optional Add-ins for Serving:
Pineapple chunks
Sliced bell peppers
Sliced green onions

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge in cornstarch, then dip into beaten eggs.
Arrange coated chicken in the baking dish in a single layer.
In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder.
Pour sauce over chicken evenly.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, flipping chicken pieces once or twice to ensure even coating.
Serve hot over rice, topped with pineapple, peppers, or green onions if desired.

Notes

Substitute chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
Stir in sriracha or chili flakes for heat.
Add chopped bell peppers and pineapple before baking for a more traditional version.
Use honey in place of some brown sugar for a different flavor.
For gluten-free, use tamari and certified GF cornstarch.
Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 185mg

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