Honeydew Chicken Balls
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Honeydew Chicken Balls

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Honeydew Chicken Balls

About This Recipe

This Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken with Ham Melon is a delightful twist on a classic dish, combining tender chicken and refreshing melon for a perfect balance of flavors. Juicy chicken legs are deboned, marinated with chicken powder and starch, then fried to golden perfection for a crispy exterior. A tangy-sweet sauce made with tomato sauce, sugar, and white vinegar coats the chicken, while crisp ham melon balls add a juicy, refreshing contrast. Quick stir-frying locks in the flavors, creating a dish that’s both crunchy and succulent. The aromatic scallions enhance the savory depth, making every bite irresistible. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal, this recipe brings a unique texture and vibrant taste to your table. Try it today for a deliciously different take on sweet and sour chicken!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken legs 2 pieces (about 400g raw, 300g boneless)
  • ham melon 1/2 melon (about 200g)
The aromatics
  • scallions 1/2 bunch (about 10g chopped)
The sauce & seasonings
  • tomato sauce 3 tablespoons
  • sugar 1 tablespoon
  • white vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • starch 2 tablespoons (divided)
  • chicken powder 1 teaspoon

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash the chicken legs clean and remove the chicken bones.
2
Step 2
Step 2
Use a melon baller to scoop out the melon balls from the ham melon.
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Step 3
Step 3
Take a bowl, add tomato sauce, sugar, white vinegar, starch, and an appropriate amount of water, and mix well into a sauce.
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Step 4
Step 4
Cut the chicken leg meat into small pieces, add chicken powder, salt, and starch, and mix well. Marinate for 10 minutes.
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Step 5
Step 5
After marinating the chicken leg meat, add starch and mix well, then separate into individual pieces.
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Step 6
Step 6
Put oil in the pot, add the chicken pieces coated with starch, and fry over low heat until golden brown. Remove and drain the oil.
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Step 7
Step 7
Leave some oil in the pot, stir-fry the chopped scallions until fragrant, then pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
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Step 8
Step 8
Add the fried chicken balls, stir-fry evenly. Stir-fry until the sauce thickens, then add the melon balls and stir-fry quickly and evenly.

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