Sweet And Sour Chicken I
Serves: 5
Gideon Batz
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
47
Sweetness
54
Sourness
42
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Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Cornstarch1.5 cups
Water3 cup
White Sugar1 cup
Distilled White Vinegar2.25 cups
Flour (self-rising)1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Ground White Pepper1
EggDirections:
1
In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and orange food coloring
2
Heat to boiling
3
Turn off heat
4
Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; slowly stir into saucepan
5
Continue stirring until mixture thickens
6
Combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and egg
7
Add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter
8
Stir to blend thoroughly
9
Add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated
10
Heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C)
11
Fry chicken pieces in hot oil 10 minutes, or until golden
12
Remove chicken, and drain on paper towels
13
When ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter
14
Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top