Chinese Chicken Balls

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
• 200 g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 250 ml sparkling water
• 1 l vegetable oil, for frying
• 4 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp caster sugar
• 150 ml pineapple juice
• 1 tbsp cornflour

Method

1. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt, then whisk in the water to make a thick batter.
2. Heat the oil to 180°C. Dip the chicken in the batter and fry in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
3. For the sauce, simmer the ketchup, vinegar, sugar and pineapple juice. Thicken with the cornflour mixed with a little water.
4. Serve the chicken balls with the sauce.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.