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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken is cubed chicken breasts that are fried to a golden brown and coated in homemade sweet and sour sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Marinate10 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sweet and Sour Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup water
  • canola oil, for frying
  • sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and set aside.
  • In a second large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, beaten eggs, and water. Whisk together to form a batter.
  • Add the cubed chicken pieces to the batter and toss to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  • Add about 2 inches of oil to a large pot. Heat the oil over medium-low heat until the oil reaches 350°F on a candy thermometer or deep-fry thermometer. If you drop a piece of batter into the oil, it should sizzle when it is ready.
  • When ready, working in batches, slowly drop the marinated chicken in oil and fry until golden brown (3-4 minutes). Drain the chicken on a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside. Continue with the rest of the chicken. (Please note: The oil may need to be heated up to 350°F after each batch of chicken.)
  • Add the fried chicken to the sweet and sour sauce and toss to coat. Top with sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional).

Notes

Sweet & Sour Sauce (clickable link)

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal