Sweet And Sour Chicken I
Perfect for easy dinners, meal prep, or freezing for later.
Recipe Summary Sweet And Sour Chicken I
Pan fried chicken cubes served with a sweet and sour sauce.
Ingredients | Chinese Chicken Breast Recipes Easy1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)¼ cup cornstarch1 ¾ cups water, divided¾ cup white sugar½ cup distilled white vinegar2 drops orange food color8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes2 ¼ cups self-rising flour2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons cornstarch½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground white pepper1 egg1 ½ cups water1 quart vegetable oil for frying2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch piecesDirectionsIn 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.We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.Info | Chinese Chicken Breast Recipes Easyprep:
30 mins
cook:
20 mins
additional:
10 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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