Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken

Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken

Make Chinese sweet and sour chicken with a sweet marinade that is so easy to make! I use this recipe whenever we bring dinner to another couple’s house. I marinate it at home, then just cook it there. It’s great with white rice.

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

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

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
Pour marinade and chicken into a 9×9-inch square baking dish. Cover and marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 3
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 4
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 Facts (per serving)

249
Calories
1g
Fat
30g
Carbs
28g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 249
% Daily Value *
Total Fat1g 2%
Saturated Fat0g 2%
Cholesterol66mg 22%
Sodium1878mg 82%
Total Carbohydrate30g 11%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars26g
Protein28g
Vitamin C2mg 9%
Calcium21mg 2%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium367mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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