Description
Irresistibly Spicy Dragon Chicken is a fiery Indo-Chinese dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2–3 dried red chilies or crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey
- ¼ cup water (as needed)
- Garnish: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, thin strips of fried onion or bell pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine sliced chicken with egg white, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate 10–15 minutes.
- Fry the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and crispy, 4–6 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add sesame oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies for 1–2 minutes. Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Simmer 2–3 minutes, adding water if needed.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Toss fried chicken into sauce until fully coated. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Garnish and serve: Top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
- Adjust dried chilies or red pepper flakes for preferred spice level.
- Optional garnish of fried onion or bell pepper adds crunch and color.