Chinese Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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All I can say is just try it, you are going to just love this yummy dish! Ingredients:
2 stalks celery, sliced |
2 large carrots, sliced |
1 large green pepper, cut in strips |
3/4 cup flour |
2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic |
1 egg, beaten |
1/2 teaspoon ginger |
salt and pepper |
4 chicken breast fillets |
1 cup oil |
1 1/2 cups water |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1 cup vinegar |
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes |
1 cup water |
1/2 cup cornstarch |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Cook celery, geen peppers and carrots in a small amount of water in a saucepan, until tender-crisp; drain, set aside.
2. Combine flour, minced garlic, egg, ginger, salt and pepper in a bowl; mix well.
3. Pound the chicken fillets with a meat mallet.
4. Cut into strips.
5. Dip the chicken strips into batter; coating well.
6. Brown lightly in hot oil, in a large skillet; drain on paper towels.
7. In a Dutch oven, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil.
8. Stir in brown sugar; cook 1 minute.
9. Add in vinegar and tomatoes; bring to a boil again.
10. Stir in cornstarch and remaining 1 cup water, gradually.
11. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly; add chicken, cooked veggies and salt to taste.
12. Cook until heated through.
13. Serve over cooked rice.
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