Sweet and Sour Chicken Clouds
Sweet and Sour Chicken Clouds are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that will leave your taste buds wanting more. This dish is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests. The key to making this dish is to use fresh ingredients and to follow the recipe closely.
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and water.
3. Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then coat them in the flour mixture.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
6. In a separate saucepan, combine the sugar, ketchup, white vinegar, pineapple juice, chicken broth, and soy sauce.
7. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
8. Add the diced bell peppers and pineapple chunks to the sauce and stir to combine.
9. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat.
10. Serve the Sweet and Sour Chicken Clouds hot and enjoy!
Appearance and Taste:
The Sweet and Sour Chicken Clouds are a beautiful golden brown color with pops of red and green from the bell peppers. The sauce is thick and glossy, coating each piece of chicken perfectly. The taste is sweet, tangy, and savory all at once, with a perfect balance of flavors that will leave you wanting more.
Type of Dish: Appetizer
Main Ingredients: Chicken, Bell Peppers, Pineapple
In conclusion, Sweet and Sour Chicken Clouds are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is sure to impress your guests. With fresh ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a dish that is both beautiful and delicious. So why not give it a try and see for yourself?
