Easy Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and tangy with our Easy Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken. Tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy crust and glazed to perfection. An irresistibly delicious family favorite!
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 skinless Chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup of cornstarch
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar do not substitute anything else
- 1 teaspoon powdered garlic
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9x13 baking dish, with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite pieces measuring about 1 inch.
- In a ziplock bag mix together cornstarch, sea salt and a pinch of pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bag. Shake it vigorously so that they are evenly coated with the cornstarch mixture.
- In a bowl beat the eggs until they become smooth in texture.
- Heat some oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. To check if it's hot enough you can flick a drop of water into the pan – it should sizzle when ready.
- Dip each piece of chicken coated with cornstarch into the beaten eggs making sure that they are fully coated. Then place them gently onto the skillet.
- Cook each side of the chicken until it turns brown. Once done transfer these seared chicken pieces to the baking dish.
- In a bowl whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar and garlic powder until you get a smooth and fragrant sauce.
- Pour this sour sauce over the chicken pieces to ensure that they are thoroughly coated with it.
- Bake the chicken for 1 hour. Remember to flip and stir halfway through cooking to even guarantee cooking and achieve an appetizing glaze.
- Enjoy the taste of Easy Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken by serving it alongside a bowl of rice!
Notes
To make sure the sauce doesn't contain gluten choose gluten free soy sauce. Many brands offer gluten free options so be sure to check the label before buying.
Regular cornstarch is naturally free, from gluten. It's important to check the packaging for any cross contamination. If you have celiac disease. Are highly sensitive to gluten look for certified gluten free cornstarch.
While most ketchup and apple cider vinegar are typically free from gluten it's always a great idea to double check the ingredients to ensure they don't include any additives containing gluten.
To complete your meal without including grains that contain gluten serve the Easy Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken with rice or noodles that are specifically labeled as being free from gluten.
By making these adjustments you can be confident that this entire recipe is suitable for individuals with restrictions or intolerances to gluten. Enjoy a version of this dish that is completely free, from gluten!