Sweet and sour chicken balls
Crispy, golden brown chicken encased in a tangy, sticky sweet and sour sauce. A classic Chinese dish right in the comfort of your own home.
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper, then toss in the flour and egg.
- Prepare the Chicken
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper, then toss in the flour and egg.
- Fry the Chicken
- In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and fry until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Stir over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce and stir to coat. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Recipe notes
- Chicken: If you prefer, you can use chicken thigh meat instead of breast. It's juicier and has more flavor.
- Deep Frying Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan when you're frying the chicken, it will lower the temperature of the oil and your chicken won't get as crispy.
- Sauce: If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend the sauce ingredients until smooth before cooking.
Ingredients
Scaled from 1 serving
Measurement system
- 1 lb chicken breast
- Pinch of salt and white pepper to taste
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped