Beths Wonderful Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• To make the chicken: Cut the chicken into bit size nuggets.
• Mix the egg, 1 Tbs. cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce and white pepper in a glass or plastic bowl.
• Mix in the chicken chunks, stir and cover with plastic wrap.
• Refridgerate for at least 20 minutes, I often do overnight.
• Heat oil in a wok or large skillet to about 350 degrees F.
• Mix 1/2 Cup flour, 1/2 Cup water, 1/4 Cup cornstarch, 1 Tbs. oil, salt, and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda for the breading into the bowl with the chicken and marinade.
• DO NOT DRAIN OFF THE MARINADE!
• Mix until well coated!
• Fry these pieces a few at a time until all are golden brown.
• Drain off the chicken on paper towels.
• Set chicken aside and keep warm.
• I usually put it in the oven at a very low temperature.
• For the Sauce: Drain and chop all veggies for the sauce at this time.
• Set aside, but keep handy.
• Heat 1 1/4 Cup sugar, 1 Cup chicken broth, 3/4 Cup rice wine vinegar, 1 Tbs. oil, 2 teaspoons soy sauce and 2 cloves garlic to boiling.
• Mix 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup COLD water in a seperate container.
• Make sure it is smooth.
• Stir into chicken broth mixture.
• Cook and stir about 10- 15 seconds.
• By this time it should be thickening.
• Stir in veggies and pineapple.
• Heat to boiling once again to get the veggies and pineapple tender.
• Pour over chicken or serve on the side.