Dragon Chicken is a sizzling stir-fry recipe in which crispy golden chicken tossed in a tangy-sweet, chili-infused sauce. Each bite has a flavorful textures and tastes, from the tender crunch of the chicken to the vibrant sweetness of bell peppers and creamy nuttiness of cashews.
Make restaurant style Dragon Chicken in under 30 minutes at home with this easy recipe! Spicy, sweet, sour with crispy fried chicken – YUM!
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How To Prepare Dragon Chicken
Prep the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with corn flour, refined flour, soy sauce, red chili paste, egg, ginger garlic paste and salt. Mix well to coat evenly. Set aside for 15 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce: In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, red chili paste and ginger, garlic paste. Add a little water (if needed) to get a sauce-like consistency.
Heat the Wok: Heat oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through on all sides. Remove from the wok and set aside.
Sizzle the Veggies: In the same wok, add the bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly crisp.
Drizzle in Dragon Sauce: Pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the fried chicken and stir gently to coat everything in the sauce.
Finishing Touches: Garnish with toasted cashews, chopped green chili (if using), and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Serving Options: Serve your Dragon Chicken hot over rice noodles or steamed rice.
Check it out Dragon Chicken Recipe by Samina Jalil and printable version here!!
Try this recipe and make restaurant style Dragon Chicken in under 30 minutes at home. Spicy, sweet, sour with crispy fried chicken – YUM!
- 500 gm Boneless chicken
- 4 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1-1/2 tbsp Red chili paste
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Refined Flour
- 2 tbsp Corn flour
- 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp Salt
- Oil for frying
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 3-4 red chilies long
- 1 Onions cut in length
- 1 Capsicum cut in length
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic crushed
- 1 tbsp red chili paste
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 8-10 Cashew
- 4 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Sugar
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In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornflour, refined flour, soy sauce, red chili paste, egg, ginger garlic paste and salt. Mix well to coat evenly. Set aside for 15 minutes.
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In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, red chili paste and ginger, garlic paste. Add a little water (if needed) to get a sauce-like consistency.
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Heat oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through on all sides. Remove from the wok and set aside.
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In the same wok, add the bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly crisp.
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Pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the fried chicken and stir gently to coat everything in the sauce.
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Garnish with toasted cashews, chopped green chili (if using), and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
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Delicious Dragon Chicken is ready to serve.
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Some Useful Tips:
- For extra crispy chicken, double-dip the pieces in cornstarch before frying.
- Adjust the level of spice in the sauce to your preference. You can add sriracha sauce or even a pinch of red chili flakes for an extra kick.
- Feel free to experiment with different vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or snap peas.
- Leftover Dragon Chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave.
Here are few more Stir Fry Recipes to try !!
- Stir Fried Chicken Recipe By Chef Zakir
- Korean Style Beef Recipe By Chef Zakir
- Chicken Hong Kong Recipe By Shireen Anwar
- Vegetable Garlic Chicken Recipe by Chef Zakir
So, gather your ingredients and try this recipe. With each bite, you’ll experience the burst of flavors.
Happy Cooking!
