Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Chicken | Thriving Gluten Free
Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Chicken
15 mins prepServes 4
This Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Chicken is the best Chinese takeout inspired recipe that's made right at home! Light and airy crispy chicken is coated in the most delicious sweet and sour sauce. Gluten Free and Dairy Free.
How to Make the Crispy Chicken
2 Combine flours and seasonings in a large bowl. Slowly add water and stir until a thick batter forms.
3 Heat oil over high heat in a large frying pan or wok. Coat chicken chunks with the batter
7 Fry the chicken pieces in batches, cooking until golden before flipping. Once chicken is cooked transfer to a wire rack to cool. Continue to cook the remaining chicken. Discard used oil when finished cooking the chicken.
How to Make the Sweet & Sour Sauce
6 Whisk together all ingredients in a small saucepan until cornstarch dissolves. Heat on medium until simmering. Lower heat and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.
8 Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat. Alternatively, you can pour desired amount of sauce over the chicken when serving, or pour in a small bowl for dipping. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve with rice.
