- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or any neutral oil for baking)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- ½ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- ⅓ cup honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken the sauce)
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red, yellow, or green)
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)