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Sweet And Sour Chicken - An easy weeknight recipe that's super tasty. No need to order Chinese take-out anymore. This Chinese chicken recipe will be a fave.
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Sweet And Sour Chicken

Sweet And Sour Chicken - An easy weeknight recipe that's super tasty. No need to order Chinese take-out anymore. This Chinese chicken recipe will be a fave.
Course Entree
Cuisine Asian
Keyword asian chicken recipes, chinese takeout recipes, sweet and sour chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 352kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Chicken

  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts cubed
  • 1 Cup Cornstarch
  • Salt + Pepper
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

For Sweet And Sour Sauce

  • 1 Cup Orange Juice natural or store bought
  • 3 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons Ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Sugar

Garnish

  • Green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
  • Place all the cornstarch inside a large zip top bag
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and insert into the zip top bag
  • Close the bag and shake it until all the chicken is coated with the cornstarch
  • Meanwhile heat 1 Tablespoon of Oil over medium heat in a large skillet
  • Remove the cornstarch excess from the chicken and cook in the skillet until browned on every side. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan
  • Place cooked chicken in a large rectangular baking pan
  • In a bowl place all the sauce ingredients and mix until combined
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken
  • Bake chicken for 30-40 or until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through. Stir every 15 minutes to ensure that the sauce coats the chicken all over
  • Remove from oven and top with green onions
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 598mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 32.8mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg