Madame Wu's Sweet-Sour Chicken
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Serves: 4
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Crispy, golden chicken cubes come together in this vibrant dish, coated in a tangy sauce that perfectly balances sweetness and acidity. The addition of juicy pineapple chunks and colorful green peppers not only brightens the flavor but also makes it a feast for the eyes. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, Madame Wu's Sweet-Sour Chicken is sure to please both kids and adults alike, especially when served over fluffy rice to soak up all that delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 - Cornstarch
- 2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Chicken - Cooked, Cubed
- 1 - Cooking Oil
- 13 1/2 Oz Pineapple Chunks
- 3/4 Cup Ketchup
- 1/4 Cup White Vinegar
- 3 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 Cup White Onion - Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Green Pepper - Chopped
Directions
Directions
- Blend flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, baking powder and salt.
- Stir in 3/4 cup water until batter is smooth and runs in a thin stream.
- Dip chicken cubes in batter, shaking to remove excess batter.
- Drop into hot oil; cook until golden.
- Drain on paper towel; keep warm.
- Drain pineapple, reserving syrup.
- Combine catsup, vinegar, sugar and reserved syrup in a large saucepan or skillet; bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add onion and pepper.
- Blend 1 tablespoon cornstarch with a small amount of water to form a paste; stir into catsup mixture.
- Cook and stir until glossy and translucent.
- Add pineapple chunks.
- Bring again to a boil; add chicken cubes.
- Serve over rice, if desired.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
380
Fat
12 g
Saturated fat
2 g
Carbohydrates
56 g
Sugar
24 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
16 g
Sodium
800 mg
Cholesterol
70 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 - Cornstarch
- 2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Chicken - Cooked, Cubed
- 1 - Cooking Oil
- 13 1/2 Oz Pineapple Chunks
- 3/4 Cup Ketchup
- 1/4 Cup White Vinegar
- 3 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 Cup White Onion - Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Green Pepper - Chopped
