Description
Irresistibly Spicy Dragon Chicken is a quick and flavorful Indo-Chinese delight that brings excitement to your dinner table. This dish combines tender pieces of chicken coated in a crispy batter, tossed in a vibrant sauce that balances sweet and spicy flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or meal prep, this recipe is customizable to suit your spice preference. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside noodles for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
- Dried red chilies or crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Garnishes: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, egg white, salt, and black pepper. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat thoroughly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through; remove from heat.
- In the same wok, add sesame oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Mix in tomato ketchup, soy sauce, dried chilies, and sugar or honey; cook until heated through.
- Add fried chicken back into the sauce and toss well to coat.
- Serve immediately garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg