Irresistibly Spicy Dragon Chicken: Quick Indo-Chinese Delight
Irresistibly Spicy Dragon Chicken is a tantalizing Indo-Chinese dish that offers a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors, making it an ideal choice for quick dinners or family gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this vibrant meal that features crispy chicken coated in a rich, flavorful sauce. Its eye-catching colors and bold taste are sure to impress even the pickiest eaters, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy the explosion of flavors that this easy recipe brings to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1 Egg White
- 2 tablespoons Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup Tomato Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
- Vegetable Oil and Sesame Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, egg white, salt, and black pepper. Coat chicken thoroughly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat; add sesame oil when hot.
- Fry the coated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes), then set aside.
- In the same wok, sauté garlic and ginger before adding ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Mix well.
- Add fried chicken back into the wok; toss until coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot garnished with green onions and sesame seeds over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg