Ingredients for - Sweet and Sour Chicken

1. Water, divided 1 ¾ cups
2. Pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved) 1 (8 ounce) can
3. White sugar ¾ cup
4. Distilled white vinegar ½ cup
5. Orange food color 2 drops
6. Cornstarch ¼ cup
7. Self-rising flour 2 ¼ cups
8. Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
9. Cornstarch 2 tablespoons
10. Egg 1
11. Salt ½ teaspoon
12. Ground white pepper ¼ teaspoon
13. Water 1 ½ cups
14. Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes 8
15. Vegetable oil for frying 1 quart
16. Green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 2

How to cook deliciously - Sweet and Sour Chicken

1 . Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Add chicken pieces; stir until well coated. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

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

7 . Stage

Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS