Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken with a Sticky Glaze and Crispy Coating is a delightful dish that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. The combination of tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy crust, enveloped in a tangy yet sweet sauce, creates a comforting meal that everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and always leaves everyone satisfied. With customizable options like adding vegetables or pineapple, you can easily make it your own. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with salt.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dredge each chicken piece through flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Fry the coated chicken until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- In another saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and ketchup over medium heat until thickened.
- Toss the fried chicken in the sweet and sour sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 215g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 140mg