Spicy Dragon Chicken Recipe – Quick Indo-Chinese Chicken Delight
A quick and flavorful Indo-Chinese favorite, Spicy Dragon Chicken features crispy chicken tossed in a bold, tangy, and spicy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Indo-Chinese
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2–3 dried red chilies or crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey
- ¼ cup water (as needed)
- Garnish: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, thin strips of fried onion or bell pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine sliced chicken with egg white, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate 10–15 minutes.
- Fry the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and crispy, 4–6 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add sesame oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies for 1–2 minutes. Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Simmer 2–3 minutes, adding water if needed.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Toss fried chicken into sauce until fully coated. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Garnish and serve: Top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
- Add more red chilies if you like it extra spicy.
- Serve with steamed rice or fried rice for a complete meal.