The origin of this sweet and sour chicken recipe can be found in Chinese cooking. It is also a quick filling and favorite meal. In most fast food restaurants have this one on their menu but of course, the homemade version tastes so much better!
This recipe makes 4 servings.
Ingredients You Will Need:
- 16 OZ. of Chicken Breasts, filleted & cut into strips
- 2 TSP. of Light Soy Sauce
- 1 Medium-sized White Onion, sliced thinly
- 2 Carrots, both blanched and sliced thinly
- 1 CUP of Edamame (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
- Vegetable Oil for frying
Ingredients for Batter:
- 1/2 CUP of All-Purpose Flour
- 2 TBSP. of Cornstarch
- 1/2 CUP of Cold Water
- 1 Large Egg, beaten
- Sweet Sauce
- 1 CUP of water
- 2 TBSP. of Corn Starch that has been dissolved in 2 TBSP. of Water (Slurry)
- 2 TBSP. of Soy Sauce
- 3 TBSP. of Cider Vinegar
- 3 TBSP. of Sugar
- 1/4 CUP of Pineapple Juice
Instructions:
-1- In a large bowl, combine just the chicken and the soy sauce for now. Mix this well and set it aside.
-2- Prepare the Batter.
In a large bowl, combine the following ingredients: flour, cornstarch, 1 cup water and egg. Mix this well until no lumps are visible.
-3- Take the marinated chicken and dip each strip into the batter.
-4- Heat enough of vegetable oil in a deep fryer over medium-high heat. Fry each of the strips until they are golden brown. Place them on paper towels in order to remove any excess oil.
-5- Prepare the Sauce.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the following ingredients: 1/2 cup of water, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and pineapple juice. Bring this to a boil. Bring down the heat and then add the slurry. Stir this until the sauce becomes thick. Now quickly stir in the onions, carrots, Edamame and bell peppers. Remove from the heat.
-6- To Serve
Transfer the chicken strips in a serving dish and carefully pour the warm sauce over the chicken strips. Serve immediately.
-7- Enjoy!
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