Sweet & sour chicken is actually pretty easy to make with the right batter. I have a recipe for an amazing vinegar batter that is exactly like what the Chinese restaurants use. I've used this same batter when deep frying Morel mushrooms, try it, you'll love it!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. chicken breast, cut in 1 in. x 3 in. slices
- Oil for frying
Vinegar batter:
- 4 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 vinegar
Directions:
In an electric skillet pour oil to 2 inches deep and preheat to 375°. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together eggs and water. Scoop flour and baking powder on top of egg mixture without stirring. Pour vinegar all at once over top of ingredients and incorporate with a whisk.
Dredge chicken pieces through batter and place in oil and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side. Let fry until golden brown. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite sweet and sour sauce.
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