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Spicy Dragon Chicken

Spicy Dragon Chicken: Your Quick and Delicious Takeout Fix

Spicy Dragon Chicken is a vibrant dish that ignites taste buds and transforms weeknight meals into a flavorful experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Thighs recommended for moisture
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch For crispy texture
  • 1 large Egg White For coating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To enhance flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper For depth of flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil For frying
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil For flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Essential aromatic
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced) For warmth
  • 2 pieces Dried Red Chilies or Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for spice preference
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Ketchup For sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Provides umami
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce Adds heat
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar For tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar or Honey Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Water To adjust sauce consistency
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onions For freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds For presentation
  • 1/4 cup Thin Strips of Fried Onion or Bell Pepper For crunch

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with egg white, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix until coated and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden-brown and crispy, about 4-6 minutes per side.
  3. Make Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat, add sesame oil, then sauté garlic, ginger, and red chilies until fragrant. Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well coated and simmer for an additional minute.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Transfer chicken to a serving dish, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot over rice or in lettuce cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.

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