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Dragon Chicken Recipe

 Dragon Chicken is a fiery Indo-Chinese dish that delivers bold flavors in every bite. Crispy fried chicken strips are tossed in a sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce made with soy, chili, and garlic. The vibrant red color and sizzling aroma make it a favorite for dinner parties or weekend feasts. Serve it with fried rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Ingredients

  • 500g boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

  • ½ cup cornflour

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tsp soy sauce

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • Salt to taste

  • Oil for deep frying

For the Sauce

  • 2 tbsp oil

  • 1 medium onion, sliced

  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (red or green)

  • 2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped

  • 2–3 dried red chilies

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp red chili sauce

  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup

  • 1 tsp vinegar

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • ½ tsp crushed black pepper

  • 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)

  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Cooking Time

  • Prep time: 20 minutes

  • Cook time: 25 minutes

  • Total time: 45 minutes

Serving

  • Serves 4

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken:

    In a bowl, mix chicken strips with cornflour, all-purpose flour, egg, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Coat well and let it rest for 10–15 minutes.

  2. Fry the Chicken:

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  3. Prepare the Sauce:

    In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add garlic and dried red chilies, and sauté until fragrant. Add sliced onions and bell peppers; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly soft but still crisp.

  4. Add the Sauces:

    Stir in soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and crushed black pepper. Mix well and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  5. Combine:

    Add the fried chicken strips to the sauce and toss until all pieces are coated evenly. Sprinkle chili flakes for extra heat.

  6. Serve:

    Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with fried rice, noodles, or steamed rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 360

  • Protein: 28g

  • Fat: 18g

  • Carbohydrates: 22g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Sugar: 5g

Tips

  • For a healthier version, bake or air-fry the chicken instead of deep frying.

  • Add cashews or sesame seeds on top for crunch.

  • Adjust the spice level by changing the amount of chili sauce or flakes.

Dragon Chicken is a perfect mix of crispy, saucy, and spicy — a true crowd-pleaser that turns an ordinary dinner into something exciting and full of flavor.

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