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Dragon Chicken

Dragon Chicken: Your New Favorite Spicy Stir-Fry Delight

Dragon Chicken is a spicy stir-fry that combines crispy chicken with a bold sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast cut into strips
  • 1 large Egg White
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch or flour for alternative texture
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil for sautéing
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger minced
  • to taste Dried Chilies adjust for spice preference
  • 0.5 cup Ketchup or homemade sweet and sour sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce or Sriracha if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar rice vinegar preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar or honey as a substitute
  • as needed tablespoons Water to adjust sauce consistency
For Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dragon Chicken
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken strips in a bowl; add egg white, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Fry the Chicken: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in batches and fry for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed, then add garlic, ginger, and chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar to the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, adjusting consistency with water if necessary.
  5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Fold crispy chicken back into the skillet, tossing to coat evenly. Simmer for an additional minute to meld flavors.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added crunch, reheat leftovers in a skillet rather than microwaving.

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