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Sweet and Sour Chicken I

Sweet and Sour Chicken I
Sweet and Sour Chicken I might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains about 29g of protein, 16g of fat, and It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of Chinese food. Head to the store and pick up water, distilled vinegar, self-rising flour, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the white distilled vinegar you could follow this main course with the Mini Strawberry Pavlovas as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

1
In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and orange food coloring.
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2
Heat to boiling. Turn off heat.
3
Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; slowly stir into saucepan. Continue stirring until mixture thickens.
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4
Combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and egg.
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5
Add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter. Stir to blend thoroughly.
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6
Add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated.
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7
Heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in hot oil 10 minutes, or until golden.
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8
Remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.
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9
When ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter.
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10
Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h
Servings8
Health Score10
Dairy Free
CuisinesChineseAsian
DietsDairy Free
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