Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls

Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls are crispy, bite-sized delights coated in a tangy sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal. This dish offers a delightful balance of flavors that will please your palate and leave you craving more.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken breast - 250 grams, diced
• Cornstarch - 50 grams
• Egg - 1, beaten
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Green bell pepper - 1/2, diced
• Pineapple chunks - 100 grams, canned or fresh
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
• Ketchup - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 50 ml
• Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, cornstarch, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the chicken is well coated.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken balls in batches, cooking until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. In another pan, add the green bell pepper and pineapple chunks. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and water. Pour this mixture into the pan with the peppers and pineapple, bringing it to a simmer.
5. Add the fried chicken balls to the sauce and gently toss until they are well coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Contains pineapple, which is rich in vitamins and aids digestion.

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