Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a popular Chinese dish known for its crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a tangy and sweet sauce made with a perfect balance of vinegar and sugar, often complemented with colorful bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and onions.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups water, divided
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup distilled white vinegar
2 drops orange food color
¼ cup cornstarch
2 ¼ cups self-rising flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 ½ cups water
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
Combine 1 ½ cups of water, reserved pineapple juice, sugar, vinegar, and orange food coloring in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; set aside.
Mix 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water together in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the sauce, stirring continuously, until slightly thickened.
Place flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, egg, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl; gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups water to make a thick batter.
Add chicken pieces; stir until well coated.
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in preheated oil until golden, about 10 minutes; remove and drain on paper towels.
Layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter; pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg