SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Sweet and Sour Chicken image

I love sweet and sour chicken but rarely find it exactly how I like it when I order it from restaurants so I came up with my own recipe. This isn't an authentic chinese recipe if that is what you're looking for but my kids and I love this. I always serve it over steamed white rice.

Provided by Faith Walsh

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

15 oz can of pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
12 maraschino cherries
pineapple juice, enough to equal 1 1/2 cups including the juice from the can of pineapple
1/2 c rice vinegar
3/4 c white sugar
1/4 c maraschino cherry juice
1/4 c water
1/4 c corn starch
4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut into bite-sized cubes
2 1/2 c self rising flour
2 Tbsp corn starch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
2 Tbsp sesame oil
1 egg
1 1/2 c water
1 qt oil for frying
1 green bell pepper, cut into bite sized pieces

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice,maraschino cherry juice, vinegar, and sugar. Heat to boiling. Turn off heat. Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water, stir until mixed well and smooth; slowly stir into saucepan. Continue stirring until mixture thickens. Remove from burner and cover.
  • 2. Combine flour, oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and egg. Add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter. Stir until just mixed and add chicken and stir until well coated.
  • 3. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in a few batches in hot oil 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • 4. Add pineapple chunks, cherries and green pepper to each plate as you're serving the chicken, spoon warm sweet and sour sauce over it.

Ntokozo Ndaba
[email protected]

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is delicious and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Shaheen Ali
[email protected]

I highly recommend this recipe! It's easy to make and the chicken is always delicious.


Shariar Nafis
[email protected]

This is the best sweet and sour chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Sabastian Tahmim
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Angela Khan
[email protected]

I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out delicious.


Kenji Trupa
[email protected]

This recipe is a hit at my parties! The chicken is always a crowd-pleaser.


Terrance Pfleuger
[email protected]

The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


sarjo camara
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I would definitely make this again.


Maya Conklin
[email protected]

The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time next time.


Naren Shrestha
[email protected]

This recipe was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Alexis Padgett
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is crispy and the sauce is delicious. I love that it's easy to make, too.


Miranda Tsosie
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend this recipe.


damion whittingham
[email protected]

I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfect. I've even started making it for my friends and family.


Ehab Khan
[email protected]

This recipe was a hit at my party! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hailea Marie
[email protected]

I've tried many sweet and sour chicken recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so crispy and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend this recipe!


Lesines Hilario
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's just a personal preference. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe.


md shapon
[email protected]

I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bipul
[email protected]

This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #healthy     #main-dish     #fruit     #poultry     #easy     #beginner-cook     #low-fat     #chicken     #stove-top     #dietary     #low-sodium     #low-saturated-fat     #low-calorie     #low-carb     #low-in-something     #tropical-fruit     #pineapple     #meat     #equipment