Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and sour chicken cubes served with a sweet and sour sauce
Sweet and sour chicken cubes served with a sweet and sour sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 3/4 cups water divided
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks drained (juice reserved)
- 2 drops orange food color
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch c
- 2 green bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- Carbohydrate 63.5347480310434 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 75.8866182422867 g
- Fiber 2.25450421077706 g
- Protein 6.50260625000774 g
- Saturated Fat 5.65513482050291 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (295g)
- Sodium 805.419838387362 mg
- Sugar 61.2802438202663 g
- Trans Fat 1.12961588420026 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 sure to please everyone at the table. It is made with chicken that is fried until golden brown and then coated in a sweet and sour sauce. The sauce is made with a combination of sugar, vinegar, and pineapple juice, and it has a tangy and flavorful taste. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion.
There are many different ways to make sweet and sour chicken, but this recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious. The chicken is fried until it is cooked through and then coated in a flavorful sauce. The sauce is made with a combination of sugar, vinegar, and pineapple juice, and it has a sweet and tangy taste. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
