How to Make Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something comforting about the sweet and tangy flavors of sweet and sour chicken, and this baked version of the classic dish takes it to a whole new level. Juicy, tender chicken thighs are coated in a sticky, flavorful sauce and then baked to perfection. The end result is a delicious, crowd-pleasing meal that is sure to become a family favorite.

What makes this recipe so special is its balance of flavors. The sweetness of the brown sugar and the tanginess of the vinegar and ketchu...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 8 (5 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 1 pinch onion salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare chicken: Place beaten eggs in a shallow bowl. Combine cornstarch and garlic salt in a second shallow bowl.
  • Dip chicken in egg, then press in cornstarch mixture to coat.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until brown on all sides, sprinkling with onion salt, garlic salt, and pepper while frying, 3 to 5 minutes. Place browned chicken in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Make sauce: Combine sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a bowl. Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 40 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    450 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 134mg
    • Sodium: 1028mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 306mg