Description
Chinese-inspired Dragon Chicken blends fiery spices with tender meat, creating a mouth-watering culinary experience. Crispy, glazed chicken pieces deliver bold flavors that will leave you craving more authentic Asian cuisine.
Ingredients
- 500 g (17.6 oz) boneless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (red or green)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce (for marinade)
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 23 dried red chilies (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tbsp oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp oil (for sauce)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp red chili sauce or sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate: Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili powder, corn flour, and salt. Allow proteins to absorb flavors for 30 minutes, developing a rich, deep seasoning.
- Crisp Chicken: Heat oil in a wok or heavy pan at medium temperature. Fry marinated chicken until achieving a golden, crispy exterior with a satisfying crunch. Remove and set aside.
- Aromatics: In the same pan, quickly sauté minced ginger and garlic until their fragrant essence fills the cooking space, releasing intense flavor compounds.
- Sauce Development: Blend soy sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, sweetener, and vinegar into the pan. Whisk ingredients, reducing to create a glossy, concentrated sauce with complex flavor dimensions.
- Final Integration: Return crispy chicken to the bubbling sauce, tossing thoroughly to ensure complete coating. Add dried red chilies for optional heat enhancement.
- Presentation: Transfer dragon chicken to a serving platter, garnishing with freshly sliced spring onions to introduce a bright, herbaceous contrast against the rich sauce. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Marinate Strategically: Allow chicken to soak in marinade for exactly 30 minutes to maximize flavor absorption without compromising meat texture.
Control Oil Temperature: Maintain consistent medium heat while frying to achieve golden-brown crispy exterior without burning chicken pieces.
Balance Sauce Consistency: Reduce sauce slowly to create glossy, concentrated flavor without making it too thick or thin, ensuring perfect coating on chicken.
Customize Heat Levels: Adjust chili quantities for personal spice preference, using dried red chilies or additional chili sauce to control dragon-like intensity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg