Sweet and Sour Chicken: Our Restaurant Recipe | The Woks of Life
"Sweet and Sour Chicken is a American Chinese takeout favorite, made by batter-frying chicken and tossing it in a quick sweet and sour sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup hot water ((120 ml))
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons sugar ((25g))
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1/2 cup pineapple juice ((120 ml; optional, reserved from canned pineapple))
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3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar ((45 ml, or red wine vinegar))
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12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs ((350g))
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1-2 tablespoons water
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
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1/8 teaspoon white pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup all purpose flour ((100g))
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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2/3 cup ice water ((160 ml))
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil ((or canola oil, plus more for frying))
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2/3 cup canned pineapple chunks ((optional))
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1 tablespoon oil
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1/4 cup red onion ((cut into 1-inch chunks))
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1/4 cup red bell pepper ((cut into 1-inch chunks))
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1/4 cup green bell pepper ((cut into 1-inch chunks))
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2 tablespoons cornstarch ((mixed with 2 tablespoons water))
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