Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch or slightly larger pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Place the cornstarch in a gallon-sized ziploc bag.
4. 4
   Put the chicken into the bag with the cornstarch and seal, tossing to coat the chicken.
5. 5
   Whisk the eggs together in a shallow pie plate.
6. 6
   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until very hot and rippling. Dip the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces in the egg and place them carefully in a single layer in the hot skillet.Cook for 20-30 seconds on each side until the crust is golden but the chicken is not all the way cooked through (this is where it's really important to have a hot skillet/oil).
7. 7
   Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in a 9X13-inch baking dish and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
8. 8
   Mix the sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl and pour over the chicken.
9. 9
   Bake for one hour, turning the chicken once or twice while cooking to coat evenly with sauce.
10. 10
    Serve over hot, steamed rice.