Cantonese Sweet and Sour Chicken
For home cooks:
You can order products online from
Starport Gourmet, Walmart and Amazon.
Cantonese Sweet and Sour Chicken
Serves: Family
Ingredients
| 1 C | Cantonese Sweet and Sour Sauce (GF) |
| 6 oz | Pineapple, fresh or canned, grilled, then cut 1” chunks |
| 1 Tbsp | Marinade Seasoning (GF) |
| 12 oz | Chicken breast or thigh, boneless, skinless, sliced 1.5”x1”x1”, same for pork |
| 1 Tbsp | Water for marinade |
| 1 med | Red bell pepper, cut 1”x1” |
| ¼ C | Cilantro, minced for batter |
| ½ C | Crispy Seasoning Batter |
| ⅜ C | Water for batter |
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve Marinade Seasoning with one tablespoon of water and 1 tablespoon of oil. Add sliced chicken and marinate for an hour more. Cover and refrigerate.
- Grill and slightly char pineapple to concentrate sweetness and set aside. (Optional)
- Batter mix: Add chopped cilantro and water to a large bowl, then add the Crispy seasoning Batter and mix well.
- Add chicken to the batter and stir to coat each piece.
- Carefully drop each battered piece into a deep fryer set at 375F, fry for about 2 minutes, then remove. (The Chicken pieces must be fried again to golden before serving.)
- Heat a wok or deep pan at medium-high heat. Then add Cantonese Sweet and Sour Sauce and pineapples.
- Re-fry chicken at 375F until golden and done about 3 minutes. Shake off excess oil and add to sauce.
- Oil-blanch red bell peppers in a 375F deep fryer for 10 seconds, shake off excess oil, and add to chicken in the wok.
- Turn off the heat and quickly toss all the ingredients, then plate and serve. (Overcooking the chicken in the sauce will produce soggy chicken.)
For home cooks:
You can order products online from
Starport Gourmet, Walmart and Amazon.
