Homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken
Next time you want to order out for Chinese take-out, try this recipe instead! Restaurant quality in your own home.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground white pepper or ground black pepper if you don't mind the color
- 2 cups beer or plain sparkling water
- 4 cups plus 3 tbsp of all purpose flour
- 1 cup of water
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
Instructions
- Make sure that the chicken is clean, and all excess fat is removed. Next cut the chicken into cubes or strips.
- In a large bowl, add two cups of all purpose flour and make sure that it's well sifted. Next, pour in two cups of beer. Mix until you have a nice and smooth batter, then place the chicken into the batter.
- In a separate bowl add in two cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tsp of salt, and one tsp of ground white pepper. Whisk in the seasonings, and make sure everything is well incorporated.
- Place the seasoned flour on a flat surface (OR keep it in the bowl), and coat the chicken with it.
- Repeat the beer batter, and seasoned flour steps twice, then place the chicken on a flat surface.
- Combine one cup of water and 3 tbsp of flour. Mix well.
- In a medium-sized pot add in 1/3 cup of ketchup, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 2/3 cup pineapple juice. Mix until well combined, then place the pot over medium-high heat.
- Once the sauce starts to bubble, pour in the flour and water mixture, and whisk it in.
- Reduce the heat from medium-high to medium, and add in the pineapples, onions, and bell peppers.
- Pour 2 cups of vegetable oil into a large pan, and place it over medium heat.
- Once the oil is nice and hot, add in the chicken. Be sure to not over-crowd the pan, otherwise the temperature will drop, and the chicken will NOT cook evenly.
- Cook each batch of chicken for about 5 - 7 minutes, and until it's nice and golden brown. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pan, and place it on a paper towel lined plate.
- You can serve the chicken as is, and with the sauce on the side, OR you can coat the chicken with the sauce (watch the video).
- ENJOY!