1 1/2lb boneless skinless chickn breast (cut into desired sizes)
1/2lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1cup diced pineapple
1cup tri color bell peppers (diced)
4tbsp tempura batter (all purpose flour is fine too)
1cup diced onions
3clove garlic (minced)
1tsp salt (divided 1/2 n1/2)
1tsp chicken seasoning
1tsp old bay seasoning
3tsp black pepper (divided 1n1n1)
1tsp onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes
1/3cup oil for frying
1/4cup water
2tbsp brown sugar
1 /3cup soy sauce (low sodium)
4tbsp brown sugar
1/4tsp ginger (fresh ground or organic powder)
3tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
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DIRECTIONS
Season chicken with 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper,1 tsp chicken seasoning. Using your hands mix seasoning well into chicken, add 3 tbsp tempura batter on chicken and again using your hands mix well into chicken, set chicken aside. Season shrimp with ½ tsp salt, 1tsp black pepper and old bay seasoning. Heat oil on medium high heat, fry chicken in batches, no more than 3 minutes on each side set aside then do the same with shrimp no more than 2 minutes on each side.
In the meantime, in a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce, including remaining 1 tsp black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and red pepper flakes, ginger and cornstarch, also brown sugar. and mix well. When finished browning shrimp, I changed the oil for cleaner oil, you do not have to, if you do add 1 tbs olive oil, sauté onions and minced garlic about 2 to 3 minutes, add bell peppers and sauté another 2-3 minutes add diced pineapples, sauté for 2 minutes. Add liquid mixture and stir well to combine. Bring to a low boil, Add the chicken and shrimp to the sauce stir for about 2 minutes to combine and help the chicken and shrimp to absorb that delicious sauce.