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What is Baked Sweet & Sour Chicken

Sweet & Sour Chicken is a classic dish of Asian‑American / Chinese‑takeout style origin: pieces of chicken, typically coated or crisped, combined with a sauce that balances sweetness (sugar, fruit, etc.) and acidity (vinegar, sometimes citrus), often with vegetables such as bell peppers and pineapple. The “baked” version modifies the traditional fried version to reduce oil, make cooking easier, and simplify cleanup — instead of deep‑frying every piece, you partially crisp or coat the chicken, then finish in the oven with the sauce so it bakes into a sticky, flavorful glaze.