Milo’s Sweet and Sour Crispy Chicken

Servings
4

Prep Time
15 Minutes

Cook Time
20 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c. Milo’s Famous Unsweet Tea
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. ketchup
  • 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 2 lbs. chicken breast, boneless skinless, cut into large cubes
  • 1 tsp. Creole seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 ½ c. corn starch
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ large onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp. garlic
  • ½ c. green onion, sliced

Instructions

  1. For the Sweet and Sour Sauce: Combine Milo’s Famous Unsweet Tea, sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and orange zest into a sauce pot. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes then reduce until slightly thick.
  2. For the Chicken: In a large fryer pan, heat oil to 350° F. Season chicken with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, add half the cornstarch. Add chicken and mix chicken with half the cornstarch until coated. Pour egg over and mix. Add in the remaining cornstarch to create a thick batter. Drop each piece of chicken individually in hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate. *Chicken will not be brown and shouldn’t be fully cooked. You will finish in the sauce.
  3. For Finishing Dish: In a large pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for 30 seconds. Add bell peppers and garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add Sweet and Sour Sauce to pan along with a touch of salt and pepper, then add the chicken. Toss in pan until chicken is fully coated with green onion.
  4. Serve with rice or favorite side.