Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe – Extra Crispy

Modified: Jun 12, 2024 · Published: Mar 14, 2016 by Sharon Rigsby · 2 Comments

This recipe for easy Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delicious entree that will rock your world! It’s just like your favorite Chinese restaurant serves.

Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken over rice and topped with scallions on a white plate.

My husband and I had Sweet and Sour Chicken for lunch at a local Chinese restaurant the other day and I couldn’t wait to get home and try to replicate it. And, I think this recipe is as good if not even better if that’s possible.

Of course, it’s always nice to have someone else cook for you and even better clean up for you. But if you want a delicious and easy to make Chinese entree that your family and guests will rave about, then you have to try this dish!

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Sweet and Sour Chicken Calories:

Unfortunately, my Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe is on the high-calorie side, coming in at 387 calories per serving. If you are watching your calories, you might want to reduce the size of your serving. But honestly it’s so good, this is going to be hard to do. This calorie count doesn’t include rice or other starch you might serve it with.

Sweet and Sour Chicken Ingredients:

To make Sweet and Sour Chicken, first, gather your ingredients which are 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 6 thighs, cornstarch, eggs, peanut oil, sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.

Chicken parts in a bag, plus vinegar, garlic powder, soy sauce, cornstarch and cooking oil on a cutting board.

How to make Sweet and Sour Chicken:

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.

Cut the chicken breast or thighs into 1-2 inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

Cut up chicken thighs seasoned with salt and pepper.

Pour the cornstarch into a gallon-size plastic bag and drop your chicken pieces in it. Shake well.

Crack the eggs into a pie plate or shallow bowl. Whisk until mixed well.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.

Dip the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces in the egg mixture and add them to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 30 seconds on each side, or until golden brown. The chicken will not be cooked through at this point. Repeat in batches until all the chicken is cooked.

Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with foil for easy clean-up. Add the chicken in a single layer.

Mix the sauce ingredients together in a medium size bowl and pour evenly over the chicken.

Fried pieces of chicken with a sweet and sour sauce on top.

How long to bake Sweet and Sour Chicken?

Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and turn the chicken over. Bake for another 30 minutes.