Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken

Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken features crispy chicken pieces coated in an easy homemade sweet and sour sauce, ready to go in under 30 minutes!

I am so thrilled to share this Lofthouse Original recipe with you all! Are you craving takeout but just don’t want the hassle of leaving the house? Don’t even think about opening that app to order food delivery because this recipe saves you money AND time! Two of the most important things when you have a family on a budget. My Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken is an Asian inspired dish with the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Prepare to indulge in crispy chicken nuggets coated in a luscious sweet and sour sauce, creating a dish that’s both comforting and irresistibly delicious.

EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

I created this recipe one night when I was craving Chinese food but didn’t want to bread my own chicken. I was sifting through the freezer when that lightbulb moment came. Our family’s favorite frozen chicken nuggets were about to not only satisfy my craving but feed the whole family.

As the aroma of sweet and sour sauce fills your kitchen and the chicken nuggets turn golden and crispy, prepare to experience a dinner that’s as visually stunning as it is yummy. Each bite of Sweet and Sour Chicken offers a combination of flavors and textures, with the crispy chicken and the rich, tangy sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 to 1 ½ bags (24 ounce bags) frozen Bare breaded chicken chunks (or any good quality frozen chicken nuggets)
• 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

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

Pour chicken nuggets into the prepared pan and spread out evenly in one single layer.

Whisk the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic salt together in a medium bowl until combined. Pour the sauce evenly over the frozen chicken nuggets in the dish. 

Place in the oven and bake uncovered for 25 to 28 minutes (stirring the chicken once halfway through the bake time.) Serve warm and enjoy!

SERVINGS

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings, depending on individual appetites and portion sizes. This versatility makes it an ideal dish for both weeknight dinners and casual gatherings, allowing you to adjust the serving size to accommodate the number of guests.

Healthy Additions

Incorporating healthy vegetables can elevate both its nutritional value and flavor profile. Consider adding colorful bell peppers, onions, carrots, and snap peas alongside the chicken before pouring the sweet and sour sauce over them. These nutrient-rich vegetables not only contribute great colors and textures but also provide essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber!

Storage

I prefer to eat this meal freshly baked. The chicken reheated is not as crispy as freshly baked so keep that in mind. It will still taste great reheated though, so if the crispiness isn’t an issue than transfer any remaining chicken, and sauce into an airtight container. Store it in the fridge covered for up to one day. When ready to enjoy again, simply reheat individual servings in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

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