Sweet and Sour Chicken I

Pineapple and vinegar are the sweet and sour in this Asian-style chicken and green pepper stir fry.

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In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and orange food coloring.Heat to boiling.Turn off heat.Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; slowly stir into saucepan.Continue stirring until mixture thickens.

Combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and egg.Add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter.Stir to blend thoroughly.Add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated.

Heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).Fry chicken pieces in hot oil 10 minutes, or until golden.Remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.

When ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter. Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

Sweet and Sour Chicken I

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