Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • MARINADE
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • SAUCE
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 drops red food coloring
  • BATTER
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Method

  • Mix marinde together and add chicken.
  • Marinate chicken in refrigerator from 1 hour to 24 hours.
  • Mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil and water to make the batter smooth.
  • Remove chicken from marinde.
  • Combine marinade, with the 2 tablespoons of water, melted butter, food coloring, and slowly whisking in 2 tablespoons of corn starch in a sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Stirring often for 15-20 minutes or until thickened.
  • Dip chicken pieces into batter and fry until golden brown.
  • You can then place the chicken into the sauce or use the sauce as a dipping sauce.