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Kittencal's Chinese Chicken Balls

Here's how you make Kittencal's Chinese Chicken Balls
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 4m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (5 large breasts, sliced into into bite-size pieces about 3/4-inch cubes OR you can use thighs instead)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (seasoned salt, can use more)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water (PLUS 2 1/2 tablespoons - OR can use chicken broth)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons sesame oil (pure, DO NOT OMIT, if you do the flavor will be greatly reduced!)
  • Cayenne pepper, pinch (optional)
  • Oil (for frying)
  • Sweet and sour sauce, to serve
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: If your meat is previously frozen then thawed, gently hand-squeeze or paper towel dry as much excess moisture from the chicken cubes as possible.

  • Step 2: In a large bowl combine the flour with cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, seasoned salt, sugar and cayenne pepper if using.

  • Step 3: Add in water and sesame oil; and whisk vigorously until smooth.

  • Step 4: Add in the cubed chicken, using a spoon mix very well (some cubes may not look coated, if you mixed it very well, not to worry it is, it`s just got a thinner amount of batter on it).

  • Step 5: Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 375 degrees F or heat about 4-inches of oil in a heavy skillet.

  • Step 6: Remove the coated chicken pieces with long tongs (I use my fingers) then carefully drop the coated cubes into hot oil frying about 6-7 pieces at a time (do not over crowd or you will have a hard time turning them). Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes turning frequently for even cooking (if your cubes are larger cooking will need to be increased slightly).

  • Step 7: Using a large spoon with holes, transfer to paper towel-lined bowl or plate.

  • Step 8: Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce (toss in the sauce or serve on the side).

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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