Chicken balls, a delectable deep-fried appetizer or main course, have become a beloved dish worldwide. They are renowned for their crispy golden-brown exteriors and tender, succulent interiors. Chicken balls are often served with sweet and sour sauce, adding a delightful tangy and sweet flavor profile. This article provides a comprehensive guide to making chicken balls, featuring three unique recipes: a classic chicken ball recipe, a healthier baked chicken ball recipe, and a flavorful Asian-inspired chicken ball recipe. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your family and friends, these recipes will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create mouthwatering chicken balls that will tantalize your taste buds. So, prepare your aprons, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey to chicken ball perfection!
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HOMEMADE CHICKEN BALLS FROM SCRATCH
This is a lovely recipe for chinese style chicken balls. Serve with warm sweet and sour sauce and you could have ordered from a chinese food restaurant. You can use this batter for shrimp or battered won ton. Place over a bed of rice. Enjoy!
Provided by Lady Di Shea
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 20 chicken balls
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sift flour and add baking powder, and salt.
- In separate bowl, Beat eggs and add milk and oil.
- Blend liquid mixture into dry, beat well until smooth.
- Drop diced chicken into batter.
- Spoon out and place in deep fryer or pot of hot grease over stove burner.
- Fry until golden brown.
- Remove and place in bowl lined with paper towel to soak up excess grease.
KITTENCAL'S CHINESE CHICKEN BALLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
Don't bother ordering Chinese chicken balls make these at home they are just as good if not even better and the sweet and sour sauce is the same as what is served at your Chinese restaurant!-- these are a great weekend snack or can be served as appetizers, if you want some extra flavor to you chicken batter feel free to add in some garlic or onion powder or spices of choice --- this makes a large amount so you may want to reduce the chicken ball batter amount by half (using 4 chicken breasts) --- NOTE: the sauce recipe is one you may have to make a few times before you get the consistancy and sweetness to your liking, 1 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup lightly packed brown will give you a sweet sauce you may reduce the white sugar amount by a few tablespoons
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make the sweet and sour sauce sauce; in a saucepan combine the first 5 ingredients until combined.
- In a cup or bowl whisk the cold water or pineapple juice with cornstarch until smooth and well blended, then whisk vigorously into the ketchup mixture; bring to a boil stirring or whisking constantly over medium-high heat until bubbly.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue simmering and mixing until thickened (be patient the sauce takes a few minutes to thicken up) remove from heat and allow to sit at room temperature while making the chicken balls or you may cool to room temperature then refrigerate until ready to use (I prefer the sauce at room temperature).
- To make the chicken balls: in a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder; add in water and sesame oil; whisk vigorously until smooth.
- Add in chicken pieces; using clean handsand mix until well coated.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
- Carefully dip the battered chicken pieces in hot oil and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- Remove to a paper towel.
- Sprinkle with seasoning salt immediately after frying if desired.
- Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 714.4, Carbohydrate 73.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 42.9, Protein 32.3
SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN BALLS
Try making these sweet & sour chicken balls at home with this easy recipe. These satisfying chicken bites paired with a tangy dipping sauce are irresistible
Provided by Kwoklyn Wan
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- First, make the sauce. Put the orange juice, sugar, tomato purée, ketchup and vinegar in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 mins. Slowly pour in the cornflour mixture, a little at a time, stirring continuously until you have the desired consistency. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Mix the flour, baking powder and 1 tsp salt together in a large bowl. Beat the eggs, milk and 1 tbsp oil together in a separate bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well to create a smooth paste. Add the chicken pieces and mix, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Fill a deep saucepan or wok no more than a third full with oil and heat to 170C, or until a cube of bread dropped in browns within 30 seconds. Carefully lower the coated chicken pieces into the oil, one piece at a time, and fry in batches of five for about 5-6 mins each batch until golden brown and cooked through. If you have a food probe thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 78C. If you don't have a thermometer, cut a chicken piece in half to ensure the juices run clear.
- Drain the fried chicken on a wire rack set over a baking tray lined with kitchen paper, or on a plate lined with kitchen paper. Serve with the sweet & sour sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 2.06 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN BATTER
This is an easy all purpose recipe for battering chicken. Use this alone or with a sesame or spicy sauce of your choosing.
Provided by Mrsspeevs
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut up chicken breasts into pieces.
- Mix all the ingredients.
- Dip chicken pieces in the mixture and fry until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.5, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 304.3, Sodium 744, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 41.4
Tips:
- Make sure the chicken is cold before battering and frying. This will help the batter adhere to the chicken and prevent it from falling off.
- Use a light hand when coating the chicken in batter. Too much batter will make the chicken greasy and heavy.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil until it is golden brown and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the chicken will not cook evenly.
- Drain the chicken on paper towels before serving. This will help remove any excess oil.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard, sweet and sour sauce, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Chicken balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken balls a try.
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