Chinese Chicken Bites with Sweet and Sour Sauce
These nuggets are quick, healthy, and ready in 5 minutes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 404kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken Balls:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 120g
- ½ cup cornstarch 60
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¾ cup cold water 180 m
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes, 450g
- Oil for deep frying about 2–3 cups, or enough to submerge
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- ½ cup ketchup 120mL
- ¼ cup white vinegar 60 m
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 50
- ¼ cup pineapple juice or water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tbsp water, for slurry
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add cold water slowly until you get a thick, smooth batter.1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, Salt and pepper to taste, ¾ cup cold water
- Dip each chicken piece into the batter, fully coating it.1 pound chicken breast
- Heat oil in a deep pot or pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken balls in batches for 4–5 minutes, or until golden and fully cooked inside. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.Oil for deep frying
- In a saucepan, combine ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.½ cup ketchup, ¼ cup white vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup pineapple juice, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Serve chicken balls hot with the sauce on the side or pour it over the top. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
