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Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 qts. vegetable oil for frying

Batter:
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup water
1 cup boned, uncooked chicken breast,cut into 1 inch pieces

Sauce:
8 oz. can pineapple chunks
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup vinegar
3 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. water
Directions:
Directions:
In large kettle or deep fryer, neat oil to 375º. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine batter ingredients and mix until smooth. Dip chicken pieces into batter, one at a time, letting excess batter drip back into bowl. Fry, a few at a time for about 5 minutes or until done. Drain on paper towels.

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. In medium bowl, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, vinegar, and sugar. Heat wok or skillet over high heat. Add ketchup mixture. Heat to boiling. Add onion and green pepper, return to boiling. In small bowl, combine cornstarch and water, stir into boiling mixture. Stir in pineapple chunks and fried chicken pieces. Stir well. Serve over cooked rice.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4

 

 

 

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