Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken

This sweet and sour chicken dish has crispy chicken pieces, pineapple chunks, and green bell pepper in a delicious homemade sweet and sour sauce.

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

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
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 4
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 5
Add chicken pieces; stir until well coated.
Step 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
Step 7
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.

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

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