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Sweet and Sour Chicken




Sweet and Sour Chicken
source Allrecipes.com
categories main dish, poultry
yield 8
prep time 30 mins
total time 50 mins

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 ¾ cup water, divided
  • 1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 drops orange food color
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 ¼ cup self-rising flour
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground white pepper
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

    • INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. Combine 1 ½ cups of water, reserved pineapple juice, sugar, vinegar, and orange food coloring in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • 2. Mix ¼ cup cornstarch and ¼ cup water together in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the sauce, stirring continuously, until slightly thickened. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • 3. Place flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, egg, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl; gradually whisk in 1 ½ cups water to make a thick batter. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • 4. Add chicken pieces; stir until well coated. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • 5. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or wok to 360 °F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in preheated oil until golden, about 10 minutes; remove and drain on paper towels. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • 6. Layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter; pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • 7. Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

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