Uncle Gravy's Sweet and Sour Chicken

6 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:32:52 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1249.8 kcal (62%)

Total Fat45.1 g (64%)

Carbs107.6 g (41%)

Sugars43.6 g (48%)

Protein98.5 g (197%)

Sodium1326.1 mg (66%)

Fiber3.3 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 ¾ cupswater

divided

1 x 8 ouncepineapple chunks

can, drained, juice reserved

¾ cupwhite sugar

½ cupdistilled white vinegar

2 dropsorange food color

¼ cupcornstarch

2 ¼ cupsself-rising flour

2 tablespoonsvegetable oil

2 tablespoonscornstarch

1egg

½ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonground white pepper

1 ½ cupswater

8skinless boneless chicken breast halves

cut into 1 inch cubes

1 quartvegetable oil

for frying

2green bell pepper

cut into 1 inch pieces

Instructions

Step 1

Combine 1 1/2 cups of water, reserved pineapple juice, sugar, vinegar, and orange food coloring in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; set aside.

Step 2

Mix 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water together in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the sauce, stirring continuously, until slightly thickened.

Step 3

Place flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, egg, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl; gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups water to make a thick batter.

Step 4

Add chicken pieces; stir until well coated.

Step 5

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in preheated oil until golden, about 10 minutes; remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 6

Layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter; pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.