This is one of my Grandma Goya’s recipes and one that my dad requests for Father’s Day or his birthday — it’s one of his favorite meals. My family loves eating this dish, as well. It is a labor of love because it takes a long time to make, but it sure is worth the time and effort.
Chicken Ingredients:
2 lbs. boneless chicken pieces
1 cup potato starch
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. garlic salt
2 eggs, beaten
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil for frying
Sweet & Sour Sauce Ingredients:
½ cup Japanese rice vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
3 Tbsp. ketchup
½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. shoyu
¼ cup pineapple juice
Directions:
Prepare the chicken: Put chicken in a bag with potato starch and seasonings. Dip pieces in egg mixture. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
Create the sauce: Combine sweet and sour ingredients and cook in a sauce pan until the sugar is dissolved.
Lay cooked chicken in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Pour sauce over the chicken. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes. When sauce thickens and becomes like a glaze, turn the chicken to baste it with sauce.
Prep time: 90 minutes | Serves: 4
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