Sweet And Sour Chicken I Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Chicken I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved); 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 3/4 cups water, divided; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar; 2 drops orange food color; 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes; 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 quart vegetable oil for frying; 2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 3/4 cups water, divided
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
2 drops orange food color
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 egg
1 1/2 cups water
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
When ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter. Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

1160

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved), 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 3/4 cups water, divided, 3/4 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Chicken I 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 I

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