Description
Craving a dish that packs a punch? Dragon Chicken is your answer! This spicy Indo-Chinese delight features crispy, succulent chicken coated in a fiery sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick and easy—ready in just 30 minutes! Serve it over rice, noodles, or in crisp lettuce wraps for a fresh twist. With its customizable heat level, you can adjust the spice to suit your taste. Gather your loved ones and prepare to impress with this bold and flavorful dish that brings the excitement of homemade takeout right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- ½ cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ cup water (to loosen the sauce, if needed)
- Salt to taste
- Garnishes: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken in egg white, cornstarch, salt, and pepper for 10–15 minutes.
- 2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry marinated chicken until golden and crispy.
- 3. In the same skillet, add sesame oil and sauté garlic, ginger, and dried chilies until fragrant.
- 4. Stir in ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- 5. Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well coated; simmer for an additional minute.
- 6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg