Sweet and Sour Chicken I Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Sweet and Sour Chicken I Recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks

drained (juice reserved)

¼ cup cornstarch

1 ¾ cups water

divided

¾ cup white sugar

½ cup distilled white vinegar

2 drops orange food color

8 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

2 ¼ cups self-rising flour

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons cornstarch

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

1 egg

1 ½ cups water

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

2 green bell pepper

cut into 1 inch pieces

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan combine 1 1/2 cups water sugar vinegar reserved pineapple juice 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in hot oil 10 minutes or until golden. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.

Step 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 Information

Sweet and Sour Chicken I Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 639.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 59.2g 118%

Carbohydrates: 56.2g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 23.6g

Fat: 18.4g 28%

Saturated Fat: 2.9g 14%

Cholesterol: 160.1mg 53%

Vitamin A Iu: 200.7IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 40.3mg 310%

Vitamin B6: 1.4mg 88%

Vitamin C: 29.4mg 49%

Folate: 85.7mcg 21%

Calcium: 158.5mg 16%

Iron: 3.7mg 20%

Magnesium: 81.6mg 29%

Potassium: 741.6mg 21%

Sodium: 758.6mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 45%

Calories From Fat: 165.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.