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Dragon Chicken

Spicy Dragon Chicken: Quick Indo-Chinese Delight at Home

Dragon Chicken is a quick and spicy Indo-Chinese dish that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken sliced
  • 1 large egg white can be omitted for a lighter version
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder for gluten-free
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • as needed cup oil for frying; vegetable or canola
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • to taste dried chilies adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1/4 cup ketchup without additives
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or Sriracha/sambal oelek
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine sliced boneless, skinless chicken with egg white, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in batches and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, reduce heat and add sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and dried chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Toss fried chicken in the sauce and simmer for another minute.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust spice level according to taste. This dish is meal prep friendly and often tastes better the next day.

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