How To Make Battered Sweet & Sour Chicken
Crispy and tangy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and sour sauce.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup cold water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
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Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
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In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, coating it evenly. Set aside.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
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In a separate large skillet, sauté the bell peppers and onion until slightly tender.
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In a saucepan, combine the pineapple chunks, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
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Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir until thickened.
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Add the fried chicken pieces and sautéed vegetables to the sauce. Stir to coat everything evenly.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
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Serve the battered sweet and sour chicken hot, with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 72mg
- Sodium : 993mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 61g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugars : 26g
- Protein : 20g
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