Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; salt and pepper; 1 cup pineapple juice; ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons vinegar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper
1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon powdered ginger

1
Cut chicken into small thin strips.
2
Lightly salt and pepper these before battering.
3
For the batter, mix all ingredients together and add enough cold water to make it smooth and thick.
4
(It should resemble pancake batter).
5
Dip chicken pieces into batter and deep fry until lightly golden brown.
6
For the sauce, mix all ingredients together and heat over medium heat until thickened, about 5-6 minutes.
7
Pour sauce over chicken and serve with thinly sliced onion, bell pepper, carrot, and pineapple chunks.
8
Note: The vegetables can be added to the sauce after it has been cooked.
9
I like to put mine on the cooked chicken and then pour the sauce over it.
10
I love the crunch the raw veges give to the dish.

875

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour 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.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

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