Kittencal's Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Discover the perfect fusion of crispy, golden perfection and bold, tangy flavor with Kittencal’s Chinese Chicken Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender, bite-sized chicken breast pieces coated in a light and airy batter, fried to crunchy perfection. The star of the dish is the homemade sweet and sour sauce, crafted with a blend of brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, and a touch of soy sauce, delivering a deliciously balanced, restaurant-quality taste. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this dish is ideal for a family dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve these irresistibly crispy chicken balls with the rich, glossy sauce for dipping or drizzling and enjoy a takeout favorite right at home. Perfect for fans of Chinese-inspired comfort food, this recipe is sure to become a go-to in your kitchen arsenal!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup Cold water
• 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.33 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (for sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)

Directions

Step 1

Cut chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the egg and cold water to the dry ingredients and mix well until a smooth batter forms.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep pot to 375°F (190°C) for frying.

Step 5

Dip the chicken cubes into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.

Step 6

Carefully drop each battered chicken cube into the hot oil, frying in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.

Step 7

Fry the chicken balls until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 8

To prepare the sweet and sour sauce, combine brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.

Step 10

Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the boiling sauce and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 11

Serve the crispy chicken balls hot with the sweet and sour sauce for dipping or drizzling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2383.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10134.3

Total Fat 973.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 142.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 644.5mg	0%
Sodium 3952.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 85.5g
Protein 175.6g	0%

Vitamin D 118.8IU	0%
Calcium 184.4mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 1637.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.6%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 9.7%