Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Name: Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; ¾ teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 4 ½ tablespoons water; 1 lb skinless chicken breast half, and-or thighs cut into 3/4 inch pieces (about 2 cups); cooking oil, for deep frying; 1 teaspoon cooking oil; ⅓ cup onion, coarsely chopped; 14 ounces pineapple tidbits (with juice); ½ cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup unsweetened pineapple juice (or water); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ cup green pepper, cut into 3/4 inch pieces

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¾ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
4 ½ tablespoons water
1 lb skinless chicken breast half, and-or thighs cut into 3/4 inch pieces (about 2 cups)
cooking oil, for deep frying
1 teaspoon cooking oil
⅓ cup onion, coarsely chopped
14 ounces pineapple tidbits (with juice)
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened pineapple juice (or water)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup green pepper, cut into 3/4 inch pieces

1
Batter: Stir flour, cornstarch and salt in medium bowl.
2
Beat eggs and water with fork; add to flour mixture.
3
Stir until consistency of medium-thick batter and only a few lumps remain.
4
Add chicken and stir until coated.
5
Remove, 1 piece at a time with fork or spoon, to hot (375F, 190C) cooking oil in deep fryer or wok.
6
Stir with slotted spoon until chicken comes to surface to brown evenly.
7
Deep-fry, in 3 or 4 batches, for about 5 minutes, turning until golden brown on all sides and chicken is no longer pink.
8
Remove to paper towels to drain.
9
Pineapple Sauce: Heat oil in medium saucepan or wok on medium.
10
Add onion.
11
Cook for 1 or 2 minutes until starting to soften.
12
Add pineapple with juice, brown sugar, vinegar and salt.
13
Bring to a boil.
14
Stir pineapple juice into cornstarch in small cup.
15
Add to pineapple mixture.
16
Add green pepper.
17
Heat and stir until boiling and thickened.
18
Arrange chicken on platter.
19
Pour pineapple sauce over top.

675

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, ¾ teaspoon salt, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pineapple Chicken

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