Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cube the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 2Add chicken to a bowl.
- 3Add some sugar to the chicken.
- 4Add sesame oil to the chicken.
- 5Add white pepper to the chicken.
- 6Add minced garlic to the chicken.
- 7Add about a teaspoon and a half of baking soda to the chicken.
- 8Mix the chicken and seasoning together.
- 9Set the seasoned chicken aside.
- 10For the wet batter, add 1 cup of flour to a bowl.
- 11Add about half a cup of cornstarch to the flour.
- 12Add some white pepper to the dry ingredients.
- 13Sprinkle in a bit of sugar (optional).
- 14Add a sprinkle of salt.
- 15Add a teaspoon or so of baking soda.
- 16Add about a cup of water and whisk until it resembles pancake batter consistency.
- 17Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch.
- 18Heat oil in a frying pan.
- 19Grab a piece of chicken, dip it into the wet batter, and place it into the hot oil.
- 20Repeat the frying process in batches until all chicken is cooked and golden brown.
- 21For the sweet and sour sauce, add ketchup to a small bowl.
- 22Add brown sugar to the ketchup.
- 23Add lemon juice (or vinegar) to the mixture.
- 24Optionally, add a splash of red dye to the sauce for color.
- 25Serve the chicken balls with the sweet and sour sauce.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Sugar
- Sesame oil
- White pepper
- Garlic
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 cup Flour
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- Salt
- 1 cup Water
- Ketchup
- Brown sugar
- Lemon juice
- Red dye
Equipment
Cutting boardKnifeBowlMeasuring spoonsMeasuring cupsWhiskFrying panTongs
Tips
- Use vinegar instead of lemon juice for the sweet and sour sauce if available.
- Add a splash of red dye to the sauce for a more vibrant red look.
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