Description
Irresistibly Spicy Dragon Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful Indo-Chinese dish that brings together sweet and spicy elements in a quick and easy recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this dish will impress with its colorful presentation and bold flavors. The crispy chicken coated in a spicy sauce makes it an ideal main course or a delightful appetizer. Whether served over rice, in lettuce wraps, or with noodles, this dish offers versatile meal options that will please the entire family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 piece egg white
- Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2-3 dried red chilies or crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with cornstarch, egg white, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat; add sesame oil.
- Fry the coated chicken until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same wok, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add dried chilies.
- Mix in ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, sugar/honey, and water to create the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the wok; toss to coat evenly and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg