Name: Authentic Tang Cu Li Ji (Sweet and Sour Chicken) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: *For the Chicken:**; 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch (for coating); Vegetable oil, for frying (about 4 cups); *For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:**; 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; *For the Stir-fry:**; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 inch ginger, minced; 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 small onion, cut into 1-inch wedges; 1/4 cup pineapple chunks (optional)

Tang Cu Li Ji 🇨🇳 China

A Chinese sweet and sour chicken dish featuring crispy, fried chicken coated in a tangy sauce made from vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce.

sweet and sour crispy

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Chicken vinegar sugar soy sauce

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