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sweet and sour meatballs

Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs

Soft and Tender meatballs tossed in sweet and sour sauce with peppers is a quick and easy meal ready under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine asian, Chinese
Servings 6 Serves

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 500 g Chicken Mince
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Soya Sauce
  • ¼ tsp White Pepper
  • Salt to taste

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Corn Flour
  • 2 tbsp Soya Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Chilli Sauce/Siracha (use Ketchup if you want no spice)
  • 1 tsp Vinegar
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • ¼ cup Water

Vegetables

  • 1 Medium Onion (Cut in Squares)
  • 1 Medium Capsicum (Cut In Squares) Green, yellow or Red pepper
  • 3 Garlic Chopped.
  • Spring Onion for garnish
  • Sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions
 

  • In bowl add chicken mince along with all the ingredients and set aside.
  • In another bowl mix the ingredients of sauce and whisk together.
  • Grease your hands with little oil and take a spoonful of mince mixture and make small balls.
  • In a large skillet or pan heat oil. Once its hot turn the heat to medium low and put the meatballs in. After 2 minutes flip them over. Roll them occasionally to brown all sides evenly. Once done, remove the meatballs onto a large plate and set aside.
  • In the same pan fry garlic for a minute and then add capsicum and onions. Stir fry for a minute.
  • Stir the sauce and pour it in. Stir constantly until its simmering and thickened. Add Meatballs and toss them to coat with the sauce. If the sauce appears to thick add little water to adjust the consistency.
  • Turn the heat off and garnish with finely sliced green onion and sprinkle some sesame seeds.
  • Serve immediately with rice or noodles.