Spicy Dragon Chicken Recipe: Bold Indo-Chinese Flavors (Print Version)
Dragon Chicken recipe with crispy chicken, bold spices, and tangy sauce. This Indo-Chinese dish brings restaurant flavors to your kitchen.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Dietary: Contains Gluten, Soy
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1.5 lbs boneless chicken (thighs or breast)
02 -
2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow)
03 -
4 stalks green onions
→ Coating & Frying
04 -
1/2 cup cornstarch
05 -
Oil for deep frying
06 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Dragon Sauce
07 -
4 tbsp tomato ketchup
08 -
3 tbsp soy sauce
09 -
2 tbsp red chili sauce (sriracha)
10 -
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
→ Optional Garnish
11 -
Sesame seeds
12 -
Extra green onions
13 -
Rice vinegar (few drops)
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and pat completely dry. Season with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Marinate for 15 minutes.
02 -
Mix cornstarch with salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss marinated chicken until completely coated.
03 -
Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in small batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
04 -
Whisk together ketchup, remaining soy sauce, chili sauce, ginger-garlic paste, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
05 -
Heat 2 tbsp oil in wok over high heat. Stir-fry bell peppers for 2 minutes, add sauce, then toss in crispy chicken quickly.
06 -
Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice while chicken is still crispy.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't sauce the chicken until the very last second to maintain crispiness.
02 -
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days, reheat in hot skillet or oven to restore texture.
03 -
Double-frying creates restaurant-level crispiness if you have extra time.
04 -
Serve immediately over steamed rice for best experience and photo-worthy presentation.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Deep fryer or heavy pot
02 -
wok or large skillet
03 -
slotted spoon
04 -
paper towels
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 385
Total Fat: 18g
Total Carbohydrate: 28g
Protein: 32g