Description
Craving bold, spicy flavors? This Dragon Chicken recipe is the ultimate fusion of crispy fried chicken and a fiery, sweet-spicy sauce that’s bursting with garlic, soy, and chili heat. It’s perfect for a quick dinner, easy recipe nights, or when you’re in search of new dinner ideas that deliver restaurant-style indulgence at home. Whether you’re looking for a spicy food idea or unique Asian-inspired dish, this healthy snack alternative (when air-fried) will win you over with every bite. Serve it with rice or noodles and you’ve got a crowd-pleaser in under an hour.
Ingredients
500g boneless chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
2 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
1 tbsp oil (for stir-frying)
1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
2 to 3 dried red chilies
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
2 tbsp red chili sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
2 tbsp water
Salt to taste
Spring onions, sliced (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix chicken with cornflour, all-purpose flour, egg, soy sauce, pepper, and salt. Marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Heat oil and fry the chicken strips in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3. In a wok, heat 1 tbsp oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies until aromatic.
4. Add sliced onions and bell peppers; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
5. Stir in ketchup, chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar or honey, and water. Let it simmer until thick and glossy.
6. Toss the fried chicken into the sauce and coat evenly. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
7. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
Marinate the chicken well for flavor and coating adhesion.
Don’t add fried chicken to the sauce until right before serving to retain crispiness.
Adjust spice by reducing red chilies or chili sauce for milder versions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying and Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: dragon chicken, easy dinner, spicy chicken, Indo-Chinese recipe, quick chicken stir fry, homemade takeout