The Best Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

It's Friday and you don't know what to serve for dinner? Going out to a restaurant seems like a tempting idea? No need to go to the restaurant tonight, the dish we are offering is the perfect meal for dinner. 

Who doesn't love a good sweet and sour chicken dish? You love this dish, but find it too complicated to cook? Today we're offering you a simple and quick version of this dish that everyone loves. 

You'll have a delicious dish without spending hours in the kitchen preparing it. What more could you ask for?

Forget the restaurant and prepare this dish, your whole family will be delighted. 

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken (cut into pieces)
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup canola oil

For the sweet and sour sauce:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

In a large Ziploc bag, combine the chicken, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic salt, shake until the chicken is well coated.

Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large skillet. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture and place it in the skillet. Brown both sides of the chicken, about 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet.

In a bowl, whisk all the sauce ingredients. Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for 20 minutes. Turn the chicken to coat evenly with the sauce and continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

Serve with rice and steamed vegetables. 

The following video shows you in detail each step you need to follow to make this delicious recipe that your whole family will love. Bon appétit!