Sweet and Sour Chicken I

Servings: 8
User Rating:
Read User Reviews
Print: 3x5, 4x6, full page

Copyright 2009 Allrecipes.com; by Linda Humphress

Summary

Pineapple and vinegar are the sweet and sour in this Asian-style chicken and green pepper stir fry.

INGREDIENTS

  Foster Farms Boneless Skinless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

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

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

  Coating

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

USER NOTES & RATINGS

No user comments yet. Be the first to comment and rate this
Rate and add Comments

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.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

calories   642 cal
total fat   18.4 g
cholesterol   163 mg
sodium   758 mg
carbohydrates   56.7 g
fiber   1.8 g
protein   59.2 g

SEARCH AGAIN

Quick Cook
30 minutes or less
Click here for recipes from the 2010 Foster Farms Fresh Chicken Cooking Contest!

MEAL TYPE

Appetizer
Asian
Barbeque
Kid Friendly
Low Fat
Main Dish
Mexican
Salad
Sandwich
Side Dish
Soup or Stew