1. 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
2. 2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
3. 1/4 cup cornstarch
4. 1 3/4 cups water
5. 3/4 cup white sugar
6. 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
7. 2 drops orange food color
8. 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
9. 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
10. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
11. 2 tablespoons cornstarch
12. 1/2 teaspoon salt
13. 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
14. 1 egg
15. 2 cups water
16. 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
* Calories: 641 kcal
* Carbohydrates: 56 g
* Dietary Fiber: 1 g
* Fat: 18 g
* Protein: 59 g
* Sugars: 23 g
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2. Cooking Directions
1. 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.
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.
3. 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.
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.
Yield: 8 servings
