Description
Crispy Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce are a delightful treat that will elevate your dining experience. Each bite features tender, juicy chicken encased in a golden, crispy coating, perfectly complemented by a tangy-sweet sauce. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy your cravings for authentic Chinese flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken with garlic powder, soy sauce, and green onions. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the marinated chicken by coating it in flour first, then dipping it in egg wash, and finally rolling it in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pot or deep frying pan to around 350°F (175°C). Test readiness with a breadcrumb; if it sizzles immediately, you're set.
- Fry the breaded chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- For the sweet and sour sauce, mix ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Serve the crispy chicken balls drizzled generously with the sweet and sour sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken balls (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg