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Dragon Chicken

Spicy Dragon Chicken: Homemade Flavor to Wow Your Taste Buds

This Spicy Dragon Chicken is a delicious homemade dish with sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for summer nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Sliced Chicken feel free to use pre-cooked chicken
  • 1 large Egg White
  • 1 cup Cornstarch or potato starch for gluten-free
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Frying
  • 2 cups Oil high smoke-point oils like vegetable or canola
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil can substitute with canola
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger fresh, minced
  • 2 pieces Dried Chilies adjust based on heat preference
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup opt for low-sugar variants if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce substitutes include Sriracha or sambal oelek
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar rice or apple cider recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar or a sugar alternative
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken in a mixing bowl with egg white, cornstarch, salt, and pepper for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Fry the marinated chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.
  5. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add sesame oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and dried chilies for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar to the skillet and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until coated, simmering for another minute.
  8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and are even tastier the next day. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

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