Sweet and Sour Chicken over Rice

Description: Breaded fried chicken strips seasoned with ginger, garlic, and onion, in a reddish sweet and sour sauce served over rice

Yield: 4 servings Ingredients:

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into bite-sized pieces

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons garlic salt

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2 cup oil

Sweet and Sour Sauce:

3/4 cup sugar

2 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch

2 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar

1 cup water

2 Tablespoons soy sauce

3 Tablespoons ketchup

Rice

Instructions: 1. In a medium-sized container with a tight-fitting lid, mix flour, ginger, pepper, garlic salt, onion powder, and seasoned salt. Add chicken pieces, put lid on, and shake to coat.

2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Drop in floured chicken, and fry until chicken in browned and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.

3. In large saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, water, soy sauce, and ketchup. Heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. When mixture is thickened, add chicken pieces and toss to coat.

4. Serve chicken and sauce over hot rice.