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Sweet and Sour Chicken
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
Homemade sweet and sour chicken with juicy pineapple, crisp bell peppers, and tender chicken in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients:
  • 1.75 cups water, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
  • 0.5 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 drops orange food color
  • 2.25 cups self-rising flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
Instructions:
  • In a saucepan, mix 1 ½ cups of water, reserved pineapple juice, sugar, vinegar, and orange food coloring. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then let it cool.
  • Combine 1/4 cup of cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture into the sauce while stirring until it thickens slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, egg, salt, and white pepper. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups water until a thick batter forms.
  • Toss in the chicken pieces and mix until fully coated.
  • In a spacious skillet or wok, heat oil to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C. Add chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry until golden, approximately 10 minutes. Remove and let them drain on paper towels.
  • Arrange the green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter and drizzle with hot sweet and sour sauce.
  • Serve the dish piping hot and savor every delicious bite!

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