Dragon Chicken : Fiery & Flavorful Dish Recipe
Dragon Chicken is a fiery and flavorful dish that combines crispy fried chicken with a spicy, tangy sauce. This Chinese-inspired recipe is perfect for those who love bold flavors and a bit of heat in their meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced thin
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2–3 dried red chilies (or crushed red pepper flakes)
- ½ cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- ¼ cup water (to loosen the sauce, if needed)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate and Coat the Chicken – In a bowl, mix sliced chicken with egg white, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes while you prep the sauce.
- Step 2: Fry the Chicken – Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 3: Make the Sauce – In the same skillet, add sesame oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and dried chilies for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Stir well and let simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add water if it’s too thick.
- Step 4: Toss the Chicken – Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until every piece is coated and glossy. Simmer for another minute for the flavors to meld.
- Step 5: Garnish and Serve – Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with hot steamed rice, noodles, or over crisp lettuce cups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Dragon Chicken, Chinese Chicken Recipe, Spicy Chicken Dish
