Description
Spicy Chinese dragon chicken brings fiery flavors to dinner tables with its bold marinade and crispy texture. Sizzling with aromatic spices and tender meat, this dish offers an exciting culinary journey you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) boneless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
Flour and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Marinade and Sauce Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red chili sauce or sriracha
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- Oil, for frying
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (red or green)
- 23 dried red chilies (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Transform chicken strips into a flavor-packed marinade by blending soy sauce, cornflour, all-purpose flour, black pepper, and salt. Thoroughly coat each piece, allowing ingredients to infuse for a quarter-hour.
- Ignite a pan with medium heat and introduce oil. Carefully fry marinated chicken in successive batches, achieving a golden, crisp exterior. Transfer sizzling pieces onto absorbent paper towels.
- Without cleansing the pan, retain a tablespoon of aromatic oil. Introduce minced garlic, ginger, and optional dried red chilies, releasing their intense fragrance. Rapidly incorporate sliced onions and bell peppers, sautéing until edges soften and colors brighten.
- Elevate the culinary experience by introducing a symphony of sauces – soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, honey, and vinegar. Whisk energetically, allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken into a glossy, tantalizing glaze.
- Reunite crispy chicken strips with the vibrant sauce, gently tossing to ensure each morsel is luxuriously coated. Allow flavors to harmonize through a brief, gentle cooking phase.
- Present the dragon chicken adorned with freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Accompany with steamed rice or delicate noodles for a complete, mouthwatering meal.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor by letting it sit in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator, allowing the seasonings to penetrate deeply.
- Control the spice level by adjusting the amount of dried red chilies or using mild chili sauce for a less intense heat profile.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with rice flour or cornstarch, ensuring crispy chicken without wheat-based ingredients.
- Enhance the dish’s nutrition by using low-sodium soy sauce and adding extra vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini during the stir-fry stage for more texture and vitamins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg