Description
Dragon Chicken is a spicy, crispy, and flavor-packed Indo-Chinese favorite that’s quick to make and perfect for busy weeknights. Tossed in a bold, tangy sauce and served over fluffy rice, it’s guaranteed to become your go-to dish when you’re craving something fiery and satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), thinly sliced
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¼ cup cornstarch
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1 egg white
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon pepper
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Vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce:
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 tablespoons garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon ginger, minced
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2–3 dried red chilies (or crushed red pepper flakes)
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½ cup tomato ketchup
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
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1 tablespoon vinegar
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1 tablespoon sugar or honey
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¼ cup water (if needed, to loosen sauce)
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Salt to taste
Optional Garnishes:
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Sliced green onions
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Toasted sesame seeds
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Fried onion or bell pepper strips
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix sliced chicken with cornstarch, egg white, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes. -
Fry the Chicken:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the marinated chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels. -
Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, add sesame oil. Sauté minced garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. -
Add Sauce Ingredients:
Stir in ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add water to loosen if needed. Taste and adjust salt. -
Toss Chicken in Sauce:
Return the fried chicken to the pan and toss well to coat. Let it cook for 1 more minute to absorb the flavors. -
Serve:
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
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Chicken thighs add more flavor and stay juicier, but breasts work great too.
Adjust the number of chilies to control spice level.
You can double the sauce if you prefer it extra saucy.
Make it gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg