Sweet and Sour Chicken
Easy and delicious Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe.
Easy and delicious Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks drained (juice reserved)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 3/4 cups water divided
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 2 drops orange food color
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut int
- 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 2 green bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- Carbohydrate 63.5348860848487 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 75.8866233002925 g
- Fiber 2.25455479083648 g
- Protein 6.5026318375665 g
- Saturated Fat 5.65513654617547 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (295g)
- Sodium 805.419927646288 mg
- Sugar 61.2803312940123 g
- Trans Fat 1.12961713382524 g
- Calories 957 calories
Step-by-step
- In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and orange food coloring. Heat to boiling. Turn off heat.
- Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; slowly stir into saucepan. Continue stirring until mixture thickens.
- Combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and egg. Add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter. Stir to blend thoroughly. Add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated.
- Heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in hot oil 10 minutes, or until golden. Remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.
- When ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter. Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a classic dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. This recipe is for a simple and delicious Sweet and Sour Chicken that is sure to please everyone at your table.
The first step is to make the sauce. In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and orange food coloring. Heat the mixture to boiling, then turn off the heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens.
Next, it is time to prepare the chicken. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oil, cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and egg. Gradually add the water, and stir until a thick batter forms. Add the chicken pieces to the batter, and stir until they are well coated.
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok to 360 degrees F. Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil. Fry the chicken for 10 minutes, or until it is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the oil, and drain it on paper towels.
To serve, arrange the chicken pieces on a platter. Pour the sauce over the chicken, and garnish with green peppers and pineapple chunks. Enjoy!
