Description
Dragon Chicken is a bold, saucy Indo-Chinese stir-fry featuring crispy chicken tossed in a fiery, tangy sauce made with soy, chili garlic, and ketchup. A quick and flavorful dish perfect for spice lovers.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), thinly sliced
- 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 (if needed, to loosen the sauce)
- Salt to taste
- Garnishes (optional):
- Sliced green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Thin strips of fried onion or bell pepper for crunch
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken with egg white, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the marinated chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
3. In the same skillet, add sesame oil and sauté the minced garlic, ginger, and dried chilies for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes, adding water if it becomes too thick.
5. Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until the chicken is coated with the sauce.
6. Simmer for another minute to let the flavors meld.
7. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
8. Serve immediately with steamed rice, noodles, or in lettuce cups for a low-carb option.
Notes
You can adjust the spice level by using fewer dried chilies or swapping in sweet chili sauce for a milder version.
This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Crisping the chicken in small batches helps maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 70