Bolitas de pollo crujientes

Ingredientes

• 2 large chicken breast fillets
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 1/2 cups / 210 grams self-raising flour (or add 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder to plain flour)
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup / 120 ml milk
• 1/2 cup / 120 ml water
• 2 to 3 cups sunflower oil (or neutral-flavoured vegetable oil)
• 1/4 cup / 60 ml water (as needed)

Preparación

1. 1

   Cut the chicken breasts into evenly-sized pieces (approximately one and a half inches or 3 centimetres). Coat with salt and white pepper and stir in the sesame oil.

2. 2

   Tip all the ingredients for the batter into a mixing bowl and whisk until the batter is smooth and free from lumps.

3. 3

   Check the consistency of the batter - it should have a thick coating consistency. If the batter is too thick add the additional water a little at a time until the right consistency is reached.

4. 4

   Stir the chicken pieces into the batter, cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and leave it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan and once it is hot add the chicken pieces one at a time. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning the balls occasionally until they turn golden brown, and the chicken is cooked through. See Tips in the notes section.

6. 6

   Remove the cooked chicken balls from the batter and drain on kitchen paper towel.

7. 7

   Serve hot with sweet and sour dipping sauce.