Description
Crispy Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce are a delightful treat that combines a crunchy exterior with juicy chicken inside, all smothered in a tangy sauce. Perfect for any gathering or cozy night in, these bites are sure to impress your guests and evoke fond memories of family meals. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, they make for an unforgettable appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup sweet and sour sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- For the sweet and sour sauce, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until bubbling; let simmer briefly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg