For the Chicken:

• 750g chicken breasts
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped (keep 2 for later)
• 1/4 onion, chopped
• 1 spring onion, sliced
• 1 green chili or green pepper (for less heat)
• Oil for frying

Marinade:

• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp chopped garlic
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp rice wine
• A pinch of 5-spice powder

Seasoning:

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1/4 tsp crushed black pepper (swap with crushed Szechuan pepper for extra zing)
• 1/2 tsp sugar

For the Batter:

• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 tbsp oil

Quick Sweet and Sour Sauce:

• 1/2 cup water
• 2/3 cup pineapple juice
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening)