Name: Spicy and Crispy Dragon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Ingredients: 500g (about 1 lb) boneless chicken breast or thighs, sliced into thin strips; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons corn flour; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon garlic paste or minced garlic; Oil, for frying; 1 tablespoon oil (neutral like canola or peanut); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon red chili paste (adjust to taste); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup; 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or rice vinegar); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 small red onion, sliced; 1 small red bell pepper, sliced; 2–3 dried red chilies (optional); 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish); Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Description

A fiery, crunchy Indo-Chinese favorite that combines crispy chicken strips with a bold chili-garlic sauce you’ll crave again and again.

Ingredients

Scale

500g (about 1 lb) boneless chicken breast or thighs, sliced into thin strips
1 egg
2 tablespoons corn flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic paste or minced garlic
Oil, for frying
1 tablespoon oil (neutral like canola or peanut)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon red chili paste (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon vinegar (white or rice vinegar)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 small red onion, sliced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
2–3 dried red chilies (optional)
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a bowl, mix chicken with egg, corn flour, all-purpose flour, garlic paste, salt, and pepper. Let marinate 10–15 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan and fry chicken strips in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Double fry for extra crispiness if desired.
In a clean wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add garlic, sauté 30 seconds. Stir in chili paste.
Add soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and sugar. Mix and simmer until bubbling. Toss in onion, red pepper, and dried chilies. Cook 2–3 minutes.
Add fried chicken to sauce and toss to coat well. Let cook 1–2 minutes.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

Adjust the heat level to taste, and serve immediately for the best crispy texture. Store chicken and sauce separately if prepping ahead.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 520
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: dragon chicken, Indo-Chinese, spicy chicken, crispy chicken, Asian dinner