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Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Crispy Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce Delight

Delight in the crispy Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce, a perfect fusion of flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Balls
  • 1 pound Chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Cornstarch or arrowroot starch
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1.5 cups Cold Water ice-cold for best results
  • Vegetable Oil for frying, canola or peanut oil works well
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Ketchup or tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar rice vinegar for milder flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 cup Water to adjust consistency
  • 1.5 teaspoons Cornstarch or arrowroot
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Deep frying pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Gradually pour in ice-cold water, stirring until smooth.
  2. Pat the chicken pieces dry, then dip each piece into the batter, fully coating it and allowing excess batter to drip off.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the battered chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, lemon juice, and water. Mix until the sugar dissolves, then whisk in cornstarch and salt until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Serve chicken balls with the sweet and sour sauce drizzled over them or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 3piecesCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 16gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, consider double frying the chicken balls. Always maintain oil temperature for best results.

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