Description
Dragon Chicken is a spicy Indo-Chinese favorite made with crispy fried chicken strips tossed in a bold garlic chili sauce, with colorful veggies and just a hint of sweetness. Perfect as a starter or paired with rice or noodles for a full meal.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
Oil for deep frying
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
6–8 dried red chilies or 1 tbsp red chili paste
2 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp honey or sugar
1 tbsp vinegar
1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, ginger-garlic paste, egg, cornstarch, and flour. Let rest for 20–30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a wok. Deep-fry chicken strips in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3. In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add minced garlic, ginger, and dried chilies or chili paste. Sauté until aromatic.
4. Add soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, honey, and a splash of water. Stir until slightly thickened.
5. Toss in the crispy chicken, bell peppers, and scallions. Stir-fry on high heat until well coated.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh scallions. Serve hot.
Notes
Make sure the oil is hot before frying the chicken to ensure crispiness.
Marinate the chicken at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Add bell peppers and scallions at the end to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Stir-Fried
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: spicy chicken, Asian takeout, chili chicken