Sweet & Sour Chicken

1 can Pineapple chunks (Dole) (juice reserved)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 3/4 cups water, divided
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
2 drops orange food color
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
2 1/4 cups self rising flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp groud white pepper
1 egg
1 1/2 cups water
cooking spray ( for frying)
1 cup green bell pepper

In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pine 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 tbsp cornstarch,salt,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.

Spray cooking oil in skillet and fry chicke pieces until golden brown on each side. Remove chicken and drain.

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

Serving Size: 12 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SIMONE-VI.