Dragon Chicken Recipe
Dragon Chicken Recipe is spicy, crispy and full of bold flavor. It is a popular dish in Indo-Chinese cooking. This recipe mixes crunchy fried chicken with hot sauces and veggies.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken 500 grams, sliced
- Cornflour 4 tablespoons
- All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
- Egg 1 large
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper 1 teaspoon
- Red chili powder 1 teaspoon
- Oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- Oil 2 tablespoons
- Garlic 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Green chilies 2, sliced
- Onion 1 medium, sliced
- Bell peppers 1 cup, mixed colors
- Soy sauce 2 tablespoons
- Chili sauce 2 tablespoons
- Tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons
- Sugar 1 teaspoon
- Vinegar 1 teaspoon
- Sesame seeds 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- Add chicken, salt, pepper, chili powder, egg, cornflour and flour. Mix well until coated evenly.
Heat Oil
- Heat oil in a deep pan. Keep medium heat so chicken fries evenly without burning.
Fry the Chicken
- Add chicken pieces carefully. Fry until golden and crispy. Remove and place on paper towel.
Prepare the Sauce Base
- Heat two tablespoons oil in a wok. Add garlic and green chilies. Stir until fragrant.
Add Onions
- Add sliced onions. Stir fry until slightly soft but still crunchy.
Add Bell Peppers
- Add bell peppers to the wok. Toss quickly to keep them colorful and crisp.
Mix Sauces
- Add soy sauce, chili sauce and ketchup. Stir well so sauces blend smoothly.
Balance the Flavor
- Add sugar and vinegar. Mix well to balance spicy, sweet and tangy taste.
Add Fried Chicken
- Add fried chicken to the sauce. Toss gently until chicken is fully coated.
Add Sesame Seeds
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Toss once more for extra flavor and crunch.
Adjust Seasoning
- Taste the dish carefully. Add salt or chili sauce if needed.
Rest Briefly
- Turn off heat and let the chicken rest for two minutes before serving.
Garnish and Serve
- Serve hot with spring onions on top. Enjoy the bold dragon-style flavors.
Notes
- Cut chicken in equal sizes for even frying.
- Fry chicken in batches for best crispiness.
- Keep heat high when tossing sauce.
- Do not overcook vegetables.
- Adjust chili sauce to control spice level.