Another Not The World's Best Ever Chicken Recipe

Ready In: 35 mins

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. Mix together the egg yolks, with a tablespoon of water, the cornstarch, and some salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 inches of oil in a wok or deep frying pan.
  3. Toss the chicken in the cornstarch mixture and deep-fry in batches for 5 minutes or until crisp and golden.
  4. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Empty the oil from the wok to leave a thin coating in the pan.
  6. Stir-fry the onion and peppers over a high heat for 3 minutes.
  7. Drain the pineapple cubes (reserving the juice), add to the pan, and cook for a minute or two.
  8. Mix together the cornstarch and a little of the pineapple juice to form a paste, then stir in the remaining juice, the ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and ½ cup water.
  9. Pour this into the pan and bring to a boil, stirring until the mixture thickens.
  10. Stir the chicken pieces into the pan and simmer for 5 minutes until cooked through.
  11. Check the seasoning and then divide among the bowls.
  12. Scatter the cilantro or parsley on top and serve.
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