Crispy Chicken Balls With Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 to marinate the chicken, in a mixing bowl place 2 chicken breasts cut into bite size chunks, add ½ tsp pepper,1 tsp sesame oil,2 tbsp cooking wine and salt to taste. Mix well together and keep aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 for the batter, in a mixing bowl add 3 tbsp sunflower oil, 350 gm self raising flour and gradually add 150ml water a little at a time, stirring continuously to avoid forming lumps. Mix well to form a smooth thick batter.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 for the sweet and sour sauce, heat 175 ml water in a small saucepan, add 100 gm sugar, 75ml white vinegar, 100 gm ketchup, salt to taste, and 1 tbsp cornflour. Mix together well to ensure that no lumps are formed.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 cook on low heat stirring continuously till sauce becomes thick and shiny. Remove from the heat.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 next, place the marinated chicken in the bowl with the batter and mix well to evenly coat all the pieces of chicken.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 in a wok heat 1 ltr of oil. When the oil reaches the correct temperature, a chopstick inserted in the hot oil will create bubbles.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 at this stage add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil one at a time to avoid them sticking together. Do not crowd the wok. Fry the chicken on batches.

step 8

• STEP 8.8 fry on medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes till cooked through and evenly golden brown on all sides.

step 9

• STEP 9.8 use a slotted spoon and remove the chicken from the wok. Drain off the excess oil.

step 10

• STEP 10.10 let the oil on the wok on the heat for 1 minute .

step 11

• STEP 11.11 then return all the pieces of chicken to the hot oil and fry again for 1 minute.

step 12

• STEP 12.12 remove the chicken from the wok and drain off the excess oil.

step 13

• STEP 13.13 serve the crispy chicken balls in a platter with the prepared sweet and sour sauce.