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Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls

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55 min

Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls

Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls Photo 1

Category

Chicken

Time

55 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

338

Rating

4.00 rating-star (15)

Cuisine

Chinese
Author: Victoria Bailey
These pieces of battered chicken are crispy and succulent, and hard to stop eating! They're so good that they will give your local Chinese restaurant a run for their money. Enjoy with rice and sweet and sour sauce.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour: 1 cup
  • baking powder: 2 tsp
  • salt: 1 pinch
  • sesame oil: 1 tsp
  • water, or more if needed: 0.5 cup
  • vegetable oil for frying: 0 piece
  • cornstarch: 5 Tbsp
  • ground white pepper: 1 pinch
  • boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed: 4 piece

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Stages of cooking

  1. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Drizzle in sesame oil. Gradually add water, whisking constantly until smooth; batter should be the consistency of cream. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
    Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls Photo 2
  2. Fill a deep pan or wok with oil and slowly heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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  3. Mix cornstarch and white pepper together in a large shallow dish. Dust chicken in the cornstarch mixture and dip into the batter, evenly coating each piece. Transfer to the hot oil in batches and fry until golden and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes. Scoop fried chicken out with a slotted spoon. Drain on a clean kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining chicken.
    Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls Photo 4

History of the Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls:

Chinese cuisine has a rich history that spans thousands of years. Deep-fried chicken is a popular dish in many regions of China, and the recipe for Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls is a modern take on this classic dish. While the origins of this recipe are unclear, it has become a popular dish in many Asian-inspired restaurants in recent years.

Tips and Tricks for Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls Recipe:

  1. Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for easy preparation and to achieve the perfect texture.

  2. Let the batter sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

  3. Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken balls. Frying them in batches ensures that they cook evenly and become crispy.

  4. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken balls from the oil and place them on a clean kitchen towel to drain excess oil.

Tips for presenting the dish:

  1. Serve the Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls with a side of steamed rice and a drizzle of sweet and sour sauce for the perfect flavor combination.

  2. Garnish the dish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added visual appeal.

  3. Serve the chicken balls in a bamboo steamer to add a traditional Chinese touch to the presentation.

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