Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Marinate chicken thighs in soy sauce, salt, white pepper, egg, and flour to create a wet batter. Let it marinate.
  2. 2Cut pineapple, bell peppers, and onions into equal-sized pieces.
  3. 3Premix the sauce by combining ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, chicken stock, and cornstarch.
  4. 4Combine cornstarch and flour, then season with salt, white pepper, and baking powder.
  5. 5Coat the chicken pieces well in the dry mixture to cover any bald spots.
  6. 6Shake off any excess and let them rest while heating oil to 350°F.
  7. 7Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes, then remove.
  8. 8Let the oil come back up to temperature and fry for another 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  9. 9Over high heat, sauté onions and peppers for one minute, then add pineapple and cook for another 30 seconds.
  10. 10Add in the premixed sauce and stir until thickened slightly.
  11. 11Toss in the chicken until well coated.
  12. 12Serve with freshly steamed rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken thighs
  • 1 soy sauce
  • 1 salt
  • 1 white pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1 flour
  • 1 pineapple
  • 3 bell peppers
  • 1 onions
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 1 baking powder
  • 1 oil for frying
  • 1 rice

Equipment

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