Sweet and Sour Chicken

This sweet and sour chicken recipe combines tender cubes of crispy chicken with green bell pepper in a homemade sweet-and-sour pineapple sauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 639 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
• 2 drops orange food color
• 2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup cornstarch
• 2.25 cups self-rising flour
• 0.5 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1.75 cups water, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in preheated oil until golden, about 10 minutes; remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 2

Layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter; pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

Step 3

Combine 1 1/2 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.

Step 4

Mix 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water together in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the sauce, stirring continuously, until slightly thickened.

Step 5

Place flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, egg, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl; gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups water to make a thick batter.

Step 6

Add chicken pieces; stir until well coated.