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Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Crispy Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce Delight

This recipe for Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce offers a crispy, delicious appetizer that's quick to make and sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Balls
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts or Thighs can substitute with turkey or tofu
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour works too
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch arrowroot powder is a gluten-free substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar honey can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Salt kosher or sea salt recommended
  • 1 cup Cold Water ice-cold water is best for batter
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar is a great substitute
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup homemade ketchup can be used
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar rice vinegar is a milder alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice lime juice can be substituted
  • 1/4 cup Water adjust thickness of sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch arrowroot is a non-GMO alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Deep fryer or heavy pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Gradually stir in ice-cold water until the batter is smooth and thick.
  2. Pat dry the chicken pieces and dip each one into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Allow excess batter to drip off.
  3. Preheat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Add the battered chicken pieces to the hot oil in small batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In a saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and water over medium heat until simmering. Stir in cornstarch and cook until thickened.
  6. Serve the chicken balls warm with the sweet and sour sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ballsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use ice-cold water for the batter and fry in small batches for crispy chicken balls.

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