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

Looking for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner option? Look no further than this recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken Tenders. This dish combines the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors with crispy and tender chicken tenders. It's a crowd-pleasing meal that is sure to become a regular addition to your dinner rotation.

These chicken tenders are coated in a flavorful batter and then fried to golden perfection. The sweet and sour sauce is made from a blend of tangy vinegar, sweet ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 10 chicken tenders
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour cornstarch and garlic salt into a large resealable bag.
  • Dip chicken pieces in beaten egg. Remove and drop chicken into cornstarch mixture and seal the bag.
  • Shake the chicken in the bag until all pieces are fully coated.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken in heated oil until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir vinegar, sugar, chicken broth, ketchup, soy sauce, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Arrange the browned chicken in a baking dish; pour the vinegar mixture over the chicken.
  • Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    382 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 125mg
    • Sodium: 1576mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 344mg