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Sizzle Up Your Dinner Table with Dragon Chicken

Dragon Chicken
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Spice up your dinner routine with Dragon Chicken—a crispy, spicy, garlicky stir-fry that delivers bold flavor and quick cooking. This homemade Chinese food favorite comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for midweek meals or Asian-inspired feasts.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, sliced into thin strips

  • 1 egg

  • 3 tbsp cornstarch

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Oil, for shallow frying

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp oil (for stir-frying)

  • 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 tsp ginger, grated

  • 2–3 dried red chilies (adjust for heat)

  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1/2 cup onion, sliced

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp red chili sauce

  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup

  • 1 tbsp vinegar

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1/4 cup water

For Garnish:

 

  • Green onions, chopped

  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Batter the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk the egg with cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat.

  • Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Shallow fry chicken strips in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

  • Sauté Aromatics: In a wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies. Sauté until fragrant.

  • Stir-Fry Veggies: Add bell peppers and onions. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but crisp.

  • Make the Sauce: Stir in soy sauce, red chili sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.

  • Combine: Return the fried chicken to the wok. Toss well to coat the chicken with the sauce.

 

  • Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.

  • Double fry for crispier chicken.

  • Swap chicken for tofu or cauliflower for a vegetarian version.

 

  • Bake the chicken for a lighter alternative to frying.

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