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October 1, 2009

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Contributed by Julia Fortman, Concord 1st Ward

Ingredients:

3 lbs. broiler-fryer chicken wings (or fryer cut in pieces)
1 tsp salt
vegetable oil
1 cup cornstarch
3 eggs, beaten
¼ cup soy sauce
½ cup vinegar
½ cup sugar
3 Tbsp ketchup
½ tsp salt
½ cup red currant jelly
2 Tbsp lemon juice

Directions:
  • Cut tips from wings (freeze for later use)
  • Cut wings at the joint to make two pieces each (or buy frozen wings)
  • Rinse and dry on paper toweling
  • Sprinkle with salt
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan to 375 degrees (use a deep fat frying thermometer)
  • Roll wing sections in cornstarch, then dip in egg to coat evenly
  • Deep fry 3 or 4 pieces at a time until lightly golden brown (about 5 minutes)
  • Drain on paper toweling
  • Place in a shallow baking pan
  • In small saucepan, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, salt, jelly, and lemon juice
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly
  • Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Pour over chicken in baking pan
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (until glazed)