Take out Sweet & Sour Chicken

Name: Take out Sweet & Sour Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces pineapple chunks, drained; 2 green bell peppers, 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 coloring; 8 boneless skinless 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 white pepper; 1 egg; 2 cups water; 1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)

Submitted by Michele Lee

"I got this from another website and we think it is almost as good as our favorite local take out. If you like extra sauce as we do you may want to double the sauce ingredients. Hope you enjoy it!!!"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 8

ingredients

8 ounces pineapple chunks, drained
2 green bell peppers, 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 coloring
8 boneless skinless 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 white pepper
1 egg
2 cups water
1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)

directions

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.
Combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and egg. Add 2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter. Stir to blend thoroughly. Add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated.
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.
When ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter. Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

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Trying this in the evening... Sounds delicious!

Kookila

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Michele Lee

Mount Sinai, NY

I love to try out new recipes for my family,I live on Long Island in New York. I am a stay at home Mom of three very good eaters and have a great Husband who are all willing to try new things. When I'm not in the kitchen or looking for new recipes, I love to read, watch movies and spend time with my family. <img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Iwasadopted.jpg" alt="" />

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