Name: Authentic Tang Cu Ji (Sweet and Sour Chicken) Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: *For the Chicken Marinade:**; 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; *For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:**; 1/3 cup (80ml) rice vinegar or white vinegar; 1/3 cup (80ml) ketchup; 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 cup (120ml) water or pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry); *For Frying and Assembly:**; 1 cup (120g) cornstarch (for coating); Vegetable oil for deep frying (about 2-3 cups); 1/2 medium onion, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1/2 bell pepper (red or green), cut into 1-inch chunks; 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 2 scallions, sliced (for garnish)

Tang Cu Ji 🇨🇳 China

A Chinese dish featuring chicken cooked in a sweet and sour sauce.

cooked in sauce

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Chicken sweet and sour sauce

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