Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a 13 x 9-inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. Place cornstarch in a large ziplock bag and add chicken breasts. Shake to coat evenly.
4. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling.
5. Dip chicken breasts in beaten eggs and add them to the skillet. Sear until golden and then place in the prepared pan.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and sea salt.
7. Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for 1 hour, tossing halfway through.
8. Serve with rice for a delightful meal.