Sweet and Sour Chicken
1 ¼ pounds chicken thighs (about 5) | 1½ cup chicken stock or broth |
1 large egg, separated |
½ cup distilled vinegar |
4 tablespoons soy sauce |
½ cup water |
¼ cup plus ½ teaspoon sugar |
½ cup all-purpose flour |
¾ teaspoon salt |
4 cups vegetable oil |
Pinch black pepper |
3 tablespoons peanut oil |
½ cup plus 4 tablespoons cornstarch |
1½ cups fresh or canned drained pineapple chunks (about ¾ x 1 inch) |
2 large green bell peppers |
1 tablespoon sesame oil |
1 small clove garlic |
Makes 4 servings