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Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe offers a quick and delicious way to transform frozen breaded chicken nuggets into a flavorful meal featuring a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce. Perfect for a hassle-free dinner, this baked dish combines simple pantry ingredients for a crowd-pleasing flavor that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 to 1 ½ bags (24 ounces each) frozen breaded chicken chunks or chicken nuggets

Sweet and Sour Sauce

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Arrange Chicken Nuggets: Spread the frozen chicken nuggets evenly in a single layer in the prepared baking dish to allow consistent cooking and even sauce coverage.
  3. Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, ketchup, distilled white vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, and garlic salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour Sauce Over Nuggets: Evenly pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce over the chicken nuggets in the baking dish, making sure all pieces are coated for maximum flavor.
  5. Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 28 minutes, stirring the chicken once halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking and saucing.
  6. Serve: Remove from oven when hot and bubbly, then serve the sweet and sour chicken warm for a delightful meal experience.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  • Feel free to add chopped bell peppers or pineapple chunks before baking for added color and flavor.
  • This recipe can be adapted using homemade breaded chicken chunks if preferred.
  • Ensure to stir halfway through baking to prevent sauce from burning and to evenly coat the chicken.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

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