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

If you're a fan of Chinese takeout, then you're probably familiar with the classic dish Sweet and Sour Chicken. This dish is a perfect combination of crispy, tender chicken, coated in a tangy and sweet sauce that's packed with flavor. It's a dish that's always a hit with both kids and adults, making it a popular choice for family meals and dinner parties alike.

While it may seem like a complex dish to make at home, it's actually quite simple and can be made with ingredients that are l...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, cold water, ginger, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts to marinade and stir to coat.
  • Pour marinade and chicken into a 9x9-inch square baking dish. Cover and marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake chicken in marinade in the preheated oven until meat is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 40 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 1878mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 367mg