Crispy Chicken with Sweet Sour Dipping Sauce

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible recipe for Crispy Chicken with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce! Featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a perfectly seasoned crust of golden breadcrumbs, this dish delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite. The star of the show is undoubtedly the homemade sweet and tangy dipping sauce, crafted from the perfect balance of ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce, thickened to silky perfection. Quick to prepare and ready in under 45 minutes, this dish is ideal for family dinners, game-day gatherings, or even meal prepping. Serve it hot and pair with rice, a crisp salad, or enjoy it as a standout appetizer. Perfectly crispy, irresistibly flavorful, and easy to make, this recipe will have everyone reaching for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breast
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch
• 2 large Eggs
• 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 3 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (for sauce)
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and, if thick, slice them lengthwise to create thinner fillets.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Season it with half of the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Step 3

In a second shallow dish, whisk the eggs until fully beaten.

Step 4

In a third shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs and mix in the remaining salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Step 5

Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, letting any excess drip off before pressing it into the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure the breadcrumbs coat the chicken completely.

Step 6

Once all the chicken pieces are coated, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

Fry the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook each piece for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 8

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sweet and sour dipping sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir well.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix the teaspoon of cornstarch with the tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Add this to the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the sauce from heat and pour it into a serving dish.

Step 11

Serve the crispy chicken hot, alongside the sweet and sour dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1755.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7587.4

Total Fat 663.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 405.6g
Cholesterol 784.8mg	0%
Sodium 7454.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 294.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 49.0g
Protein 184.5g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 262.8mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 1830.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.7%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 14.9%