Each ingredient has a purpose — from building texture to layering bold flavors. Here’s what you’ll need:
🔹️ 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces ➡️ Lean, tender, and perfect for absorbing the sweet and sour sauce.
🔹️ 1/2 cup cornstarch ➡️ Creates that signature crisp coating when fried and baked.
🔹️ 2 eggs, beaten ➡️ Helps bind the cornstarch to the chicken, ensuring a golden crust.
🔹️ 1/4 cup vegetable oil ➡️ Used for pan-frying to seal in flavor before baking.
🔹️ 1 cup sweet and sour sauce ➡️ The soul of the dish — a perfect balance of sweetness and tang.
🔹️ 1 bell pepper, chopped ➡️ Adds freshness, crunch, and a pop of color.
🔹️ 1 onion, chopped ➡️ Provides savory depth and balances the sweetness.
🔹️ 1 cup pineapple chunks ➡️ Bursts of juicy sweetness that tie all the flavors together.
✅️ Step-by-Step Instructions
▶️ Step 1: Preheat the Oven
◾️ Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the chicken.
▶️ Step 2: Coat the Chicken
◾️ Dredge the chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip them into beaten eggs for a smooth, even coating.
▶️ Step 3: Pan-Fry Until Golden
◾️ Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
◾️ Fry the chicken pieces for 2–3 minutes per side until they turn light golden (you’re not cooking them fully yet).
▶️ Step 4: Combine and Toss
◾️ Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Add the sweet and sour sauce, bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks.
◾️ Gently toss everything to ensure an even coat.
▶️ Step 5: Bake to Perfection
◾️ Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through so the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
▶️ Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
◾️ Serve hot over steamed rice or fried rice, and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions for that restaurant-style finish.
✅️ Why This Recipe Is Loved by Everyone
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