Description
Savor the crunch of these golden crispy Chinese chicken balls, each bite bursting with juicy chicken and a delightful tangy sweet and sour sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy recipe promises to impress your guests without the stress. Enjoy them as appetizers or main dishes, and watch them vanish from the plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each piece of chicken in flour, then egg, and coat thoroughly with panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken balls in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, sugar, garlic powder, and cornstarch mixture in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken balls (180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg