Description
Indulge in the crunchy exterior and juicy interior of these Crispy Chinese Chicken Balls, perfectly paired with a tangy sweet and sour sauce. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to create lasting memories. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have a flavorful treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into small cubes for even cooking.
- Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one for flour mixed with garlic powder, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, then dip in egg wash, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry coated chicken balls in batches for about 5-6 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- For the sweet and sour sauce, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Serve hot drizzled with the sweet and sour sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken balls (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg