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russ's sweet and sour chicken

(3 RATINGS)
117 Pinches 2 Photos
Beegee1947 avatar
Necedah, WI
Updated on Oct 31, 2012

This sweet and sour chicken recipe will be a big hit! No more searching for that good Oriental food shop

Rate
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 / 6

Ingredients

  • 2 - whole chicken breast, skinned, boned, and cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 - egg (beaten)
  • 3/4 cup biscuit mix
  • 1 cup cooking oil
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 - 1lb. 4oz can pineapple chunks, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cup green pepper strips
  • 1/2 cup onions (sliced)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (cut up)
  • - hot rice

How To Make russ's sweet and sour chicken

  • Step 1
    Sprinkle chicken with salt and coat with egg, then biscuit mix. Fry chicken in hot oil (400 degrees) until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towel. Place in a 250-degree oven to keep warm.
  • Step 2
    Combine sugar, cornstarch, and paprika in a 10-inch skillet. Drain pineapple (reserve juice, adding enough water to make 2 cups liquid). Add pineapple juice, soy sauce and vinegar to cornstarch mixture. Cook stirring constantly until it boils, about 1 minute.
  • Step 3
    Add green pepper and onion. Cover and cook until tender and crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Add pineapple and tomatoes. Heat well. Add chicken. Serve with rice.
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