random question, what is that chicken thing called? And can that doughy exterior somehow be recreated at home, ideally without several liters of oil??

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

"Sweet and Sour Chicken."

I don't know how to make it, but with the name I'm sure you can search for the method online

[–] snugglesthefalse 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Nah sweet and sour chicken isn't necessarily battered, it's just the sauce

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Yes, I'm aware, but that is also what the dish is called at most American Chinese takeout restaurants. Yes, you may have to add "+battered" to your "sweet and sour chicken" websearch, but I promise you doing so will absolutely get you to recipes for this dish.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

i believe you cook some rice, fry some battered chicken bits, and pour some sweet&sour sauce into a small bowl

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I've tried in an air fryer before, it wasn't awesome. Definitely edible, but the dough never plumped up or whatever it's called

[–] JadenSmith 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I've had a local place literally call them Chicken Balls.

I'm not sure if you'd want to Google for a recipe tbh.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

Sweet and sour chicken balls. I buy boxes of em frozen, so freaking good to just pig out on

[–] atlas 0 points 1 week ago

sweet and sour sauce, but the thing you're talking about are chicken balls