Sweet and Sour Chicken is one of my favourite Chinese takeout dishes, along with Crispy duck, and Crispy Chilli Beef 😋. This baked version is based off my popular sweet-and-sour chicken. In that one, I fry the coated chicken, but with this baked sweet and sour version we’re achieving a nice crispy coating and delicious sauce – but it’s all baked in the oven, without the need for frying in oil. 👩🍳PRO TIP I use skinless chicken thighs rather than breast meat, as it’s much more moist and tender, and it lends itself well to being baked in the oven in small pieces. Although this recipe takes two baking dishes (one for the chicken – for extra crispness, and the other for the vegetables and sauce), I LOVE that it’s all done in the oven.However! You can use the pan for the sauce and vegetables if you prefer:
Egg fried rice or fluffy boiled rice Or if you’re after a low carb version then my Cauliflower fried rice is a great side dish If you don’t fancy rice, why not serve it with some spicy Salt & Pepper Chips!
Using a pan for the sauce and vegetables
Fry the vegetables and add the sweet and sour sauce ingredients and pineapple too a frying pan or large skillet on the hob (stovetop) and then pour it over the chicken and place it back in the oven for the last 5 minutes of baking. Whichever way you do it, the chicken ends up thoroughly coated in the tasty sauce, and you can then put the baking dish straight on the table for everyone to help themselves. Stay updated with new recipes!Subscribe to the newsletter to hear when I post a new recipe. I’m also on YouTube (new videos every week) and Instagram (behind-the-scenes stories & beautiful food photos).
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