Crispy Chinese Sweet And Sour Chicken. 📋 Ingredients: 🍗 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs...

Crispy Chinese Sweet And Sour Chicken.
📋 Ingredients:
🍗 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces.
🧂 1 teaspoon salt.
🌽 1/2 cup cornstarch.
🌾 1 1/2 cups flour.
🥚 1 egg, beaten.
🛢️ 1 tablespoon oil, canola oil or similar.
💧 1 ¼ cups water.
🛢️ vegetable oil, for frying.
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces.
🌿 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces.
🧅 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces.
🍍 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh, or canned/frozen.
Sweet and Sour Sauce:
🍬 1/2 cup sugar.
🍚 ¼ cup rice vinegar, or white vinegar.
🧄 2 teaspoons garlic, minced, or garlic powder.
🥢 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium recommended.
🍅 1/4 cup ketchup.
🌽 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water.
📝 Instructions:
1️⃣ In a large bowl, mix together the cornstarch, flour, and salt. 🥣
2️⃣ Add the egg, 1 tablespoon oil, and water, whisking until smooth. 🍳
3️⃣ Add the cubed chicken pieces to the batter and coat thoroughly. 🐔
4️⃣ Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature or up to one hour in the fridge. ⏳
5️⃣ Add one inch of oil to a medium saucepan or deep fryer and heat to 350˚F. 🔥
6️⃣ Fry the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. 🍗
7️⃣ Remove to a rack with a slotted spoon and repeat for remaining chicken. 🍽️
8️⃣ Place a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. 🔥
9️⃣ Add 1 tablespoon oil, onion, and bell peppers, and sauté for 2-4 minutes until slightly softened. 🥕
🔟 Add the pineapple followed by the sauce ingredients: garlic, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and ketchup. 🍍
1️⃣1️⃣ Bring to a simmer. ⚗️
1️⃣2️⃣ Mix cornstarch and water together in a cup. 💧
1️⃣3️⃣ Slowly stir it into the pan. ⚗️
1️⃣4️⃣ Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is thick enough to coat the vegetables. 🍜
📌Notes:
✔️ Marinating the chicken longer makes it more tender; store in the fridge and remove 15 minutes before cooking.
✔️ For a lighter version, omit the batter and stir fry cubed chicken in a skillet with 1 tablespoon oil.