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Sweet and Sour Chicken I

SUBMITTED BY: LINDAHU PHOTO BY: Sean Lemecha

"Pan fried chicken cubes served with a sweet and sour sauce."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 264 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 drops orange food color
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple syrup, and orange food coloring. Heat to boiling. Turn off heat. Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; slowly stir into saucepan. Continue stirring until mixture thickens.
  2. Combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and egg. Add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter. Stir to blend thoroughly. Add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated.
  3. Heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in hot oil until golden. Remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.
  4. When ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter. Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2005 by Shells
This recipe is REALLY good! Here's a few things to possibly make it easier for whoever tries... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2004 by RogueOnion
This recipe is authentic and tastes very similar to the restaraunt style sweet & sour chicken.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2003 by K. SEELYE
This is excellent! My hubby is picky about his asian cuisine, and he loved it! I made a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2003 by CRISPYSTUFF
Pretty good recipe for a Chinese food lover like me. Easy ingredients too!! BUT I think it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2003 by CHARLET
THIS RECIPE WAS GREAT. NOT TOO TIME CONSUMING. I DID CHOOSE TO STIR FRY THE VEGETABLES JUST... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2007 by BPRWATSON
I gave this 4 stars because the first time i made it, it was a horrible dissapointment. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by MMHARLAN
my first thought when i tasted this: "oh my god, did i just make that??" this was amazing! the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by FATZBEEB
Absolutely the best sweet and sour chicken recipe I've ever tried. My husband and I thought... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2003 by STEPHANIE C.
WOW! The chicken tasted just like the fingers at a chineze restaurant. the S & S sauce too. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2003 by KALLESTA