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Sweet and Sour Boneless Chicken Thighs

Sweet and Sour Boneless Chicken Thighs

Delicious Sweet and Sour Boneless Chicken Thighs, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 336 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon salted butter divided
  • ½ cup lemon juice or white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch divided
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle cornstarch and rub to coat.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, brown sugar, tomato sauce, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Make a slurry with cornstarch and water, then whisk into the sauce.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to low, add sauce to skillet, stir and warm gently for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce thickens.

Notes

Dry chicken before searing for better browning. Always cook chicken to 165°F. Let sauce thicken in the oven for a sticky texture. Reheat gently to keep chicken tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 502mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 243IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
Keyword boneless chicken thighs, chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, family meal, oven-baked chicken, sweet and sour chicken
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