1Slice two medium-sized chicken breasts in half, then cut them into finger-sized pieces.
2Slice two medium-sized chicken breasts in half, then cut them into finger-sized pieces.
3Slice two medium-sized chicken breasts in half, then cut them into finger-sized pieces.
4Add the cut chicken into a bag.
5Add the cut chicken into a bag.
6Add the cut chicken into a bag.
7Add one egg white, one teaspoon of oil, and one tablespoon of cornstarch to the bag with the chicken.
8Add one egg white, one teaspoon of oil, and one tablespoon of cornstarch to the bag with the chicken.
9Add one egg white, one teaspoon of oil, and one tablespoon of cornstarch to the bag with the chicken.
10Close the bag, release any air, and massage the chicken to coat it.
11Close the bag, release any air, and massage the chicken to coat it.
12Close the bag, release any air, and massage the chicken to coat it.
13Set the velveted chicken aside.
14Set the velveted chicken aside.
15Set the velveted chicken aside.
16In a separate bowl, combine one cup of self-rising flour, half a cup of cornstarch (eight tablespoons), one teaspoon of garlic powder, half a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of white pepper.
17In a separate bowl, combine one cup of self-rising flour, half a cup of cornstarch (eight tablespoons), one teaspoon of garlic powder, half a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of white pepper.
18In a separate bowl, combine one cup of self-rising flour, half a cup of cornstarch (eight tablespoons), one teaspoon of garlic powder, half a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of white pepper.
19Add one large egg and one cup of water to the dry batter ingredients and mix well with a whisk until smooth.
20Add one large egg and one cup of water to the dry batter ingredients and mix well with a whisk until smooth.
21Add one large egg and one cup of water to the dry batter ingredients and mix well with a whisk until smooth.
22Add the velveted chicken to the batter and ensure all pieces are nicely covered.
23Add the velveted chicken to the batter and ensure all pieces are nicely covered.
24Add the velveted chicken to the batter and ensure all pieces are nicely covered.
25Heat a deep fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
26Heat a deep fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
27Heat a deep fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
28Place the coated chicken into the deep fryer, ensuring it sits in the oil for a couple of seconds to prevent sticking to the bottom.
29Place the coated chicken into the deep fryer, ensuring it sits in the oil for a couple of seconds to prevent sticking to the bottom.
30Place the coated chicken into the deep fryer, ensuring it sits in the oil for a couple of seconds to prevent sticking to the bottom.
31Cook the chicken for a few minutes until fried and crispy.
32Cook the chicken for a few minutes until fried and crispy.
33Cook the chicken for a few minutes until fried and crispy.
34Remove the fried chicken and set it aside.
35Remove the fried chicken and set it aside.
36Remove the fried chicken and set it aside.
37For the sauce, combine half a cup of sugar, eight tablespoons, and four teaspoons of cornstarch in a bowl.
38For the sauce, combine half a cup of sugar, eight tablespoons, and four teaspoons of cornstarch in a bowl.
39For the sauce, combine half a cup of sugar, eight tablespoons, and four teaspoons of cornstarch in a bowl.
40Mix these ingredients to ensure there are no lumps.
41Mix these ingredients to ensure there are no lumps.
42Mix these ingredients to ensure there are no lumps.
43Add 3/4 cups of water to the sugar and cornstarch mixture and mix.
44Add 3/4 cups of water to the sugar and cornstarch mixture and mix.
45Add 3/4 cups of water to the sugar and cornstarch mixture and mix.
46Add a quarter teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of soy sauce, and six teaspoons of vinegar to the sauce mixture.
47Add a quarter teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of soy sauce, and six teaspoons of vinegar to the sauce mixture.
48Add a quarter teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of soy sauce, and six teaspoons of vinegar to the sauce mixture.
49Give the sauce another quick mix.
50Give the sauce another quick mix.
51Give the sauce another quick mix.
52Add four to five drops of red food coloring to the sauce for color, if desired, and mix.
53Add four to five drops of red food coloring to the sauce for color, if desired, and mix.
54Add four to five drops of red food coloring to the sauce for color, if desired, and mix.
55Turn on the cooktop and cook the sauce until the sugar dissolves and it thickens or starts bubbling.
56Turn on the cooktop and cook the sauce until the sugar dissolves and it thickens or starts bubbling.
57Turn on the cooktop and cook the sauce until the sugar dissolves and it thickens or starts bubbling.
58Pour the finished sweet and sour sauce into a bowl.
59Pour the finished sweet and sour sauce into a bowl.
60Pour the finished sweet and sour sauce into a bowl.
61Serve the sweet and sour chicken by pouring the sauce over the fried chicken.
62Serve the sweet and sour chicken by pouring the sauce over the fried chicken.
63Serve the sweet and sour chicken by pouring the sauce over the fried chicken.
Ingredients
2 medium-sized chicken breasts
2 medium-sized chicken breasts
2 medium-sized chicken breasts
1 egg white
1 egg white
1 egg white
1 tsp favorite oil
1 tsp favorite oil
1 tsp favorite oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup self-rising flour
0.5 cup cornstarch
0.5 cup cornstarch
0.5 cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp white pepper
0.5 tsp white pepper
0.5 tsp white pepper
1 large egg
1 large egg
1 large egg
1 cup water
1 cup water
1 cup water
0.5 cup sugar
0.5 cup sugar
0.5 cup sugar
4 tsp cornstarch
4 tsp cornstarch
4 tsp cornstarch
0.75 cup water
0.75 cup water
0.75 cup water
0.25 tsp salt
0.25 tsp salt
0.25 tsp salt
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
6 tsp vinegar
6 tsp vinegar
6 tsp vinegar
4 drops red food coloring
4 drops red food coloring
4 drops red food coloring
Equipment
baggiesbowlwhiskdeep fryercooktop
Tips
Velvet the chicken to make it tender.
Make sure the chicken pieces are coated in batter before frying.
When deep frying, let the chicken sit in the oil for a couple of seconds so it doesn't stick to the bottom.
Mix the sauce ingredients well to avoid lumps.
You can customize the color of the sweet and sour sauce with food coloring, or omit it.
Cook the sauce until the sugar dissolves and it thickens or starts bubbling.