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Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Crispy Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce Delight

Discover the taste of homemade comfort with Crispy Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce, a versatile crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Balls
  • 2 cups Chicken Breasts or Thighs lean cuts recommended
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Cold Water ice-cold preferred
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for deep frying
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (for sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Additional Salt (for sauce)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • deep frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Gradually whisk in ice-cold water until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, cut into bite-sized pieces, and dip each piece into the prepared batter, letting excess drip off.
  3. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the battered chicken pieces in batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
  4. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, lemon juice, and water. Whisk in cornstarch and additional salt, heat over medium until thickened.
  5. Serve the crispy chicken balls on a platter and pour the sweet and sour sauce into a bowl for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, consider double frying the chicken balls. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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