SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
My mom used to make this when I was younger -- it was always a family favorite. Now, I make it for my boyfriend; he enjoys it better than the Chinese Restaurant versions. Be sure to season the chicken overnight -- it gives the chicken all its flavor.
Provided by Becky in Southeaste
Categories Chicken
Time P1DT1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season chicken chunks with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Heat oil in an electric frying pan or deep fryer.
- Mix batter ingredients until smooth.
- Mix bite-size pieces of meat with batter.
- Deep fry batter covered meat until golden brown (make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly).
- Drain chicken pieces on a paper towel.
- Place cooked chicken in a low heat oven, while other chicken is being cooked.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar& molasses.
- Place mixture, along with pineapples, peppers, and cherries, into a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- In a separate dish, mix together thickening ingredients.
- Add to saucepan.
- Stir and cook until glossy.
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Kilufi Msamba
msamba_kilufi80@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixed by adjusting the amount of sugar. Overall, a good recipe.
M. Kabeer M. Kabeer
k.m@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of sweet and sour chicken, but this recipe was actually really good. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rejuan Ali
a.rejuan35@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
kashif khan Joiya
joiya-k31@hotmail.frThe sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Mahesh Karki
karki.mahesh79@hotmail.frThis was the best sweet and sour chicken I've ever had! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Maria Deus
deus_maria11@gmail.comThe chicken was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.
Jose Camacho
j_c@hotmail.frI made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.
Doraemon Cat
d.c100@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. My family loved it!
Neri Gratini
g_neri43@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is perfectly balanced.
JhingLouis Blea
jhinglouis@gmail.comThe chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.
Nabhan Araf
n.a31@hotmail.comThis was my first time making sweet and sour chicken and it turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Waiswa Ali
w.ali100@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixed by adjusting the amount of sugar. Overall, a good recipe.
Chrysler Cayetano
cayetano_c46@yahoo.comThis sweet and sour chicken was a hit with my family! The sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and sour, and the chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.