Description
Crispy Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce are a delightful fusion of flavors that elevate any meal. Each bite features perfectly fried chicken coated in a crunchy panko crust, complemented by a luscious tangy-sweet sauce. Ideal for parties, family gatherings, or as a tasty snack, these chicken balls promise to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, combine flour with salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry chicken balls in batches until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- For the sauce, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer for about five minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot with the sweet and sour sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg