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Dragon Chicken Recipe: Fiery Indo-Chinese Delight in 30 Minutes

Dragon Chicken spicy Indo-Chinese recipe
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Craving bold, saucy, and irresistibly spicy chicken? Look no further than Dragon Chicken—a punchy Indo-Chinese fusion dish that’s perfect for when you’re in the mood for homemade takeout with a serious kick.

Ingredients

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For the chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced thin
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg white
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2–3 dried red chilies (or crushed red pepper flakes)
  • ½ cup tomato ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
  • ¼ cup water (to loosen the sauce, if needed)
  • Salt to taste

Garnishes (optional but recommended):

  • Sliced green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Thin strips of fried onion or bell pepper for crunch

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix sliced chicken with egg white, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes while you prep the sauce.

2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

3. In the same skillet, add sesame oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and dried chilies for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Stir well and let simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add water if it’s too thick.

5. Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until every piece is coated and glossy. Simmer for another minute for the flavors to meld.

6. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with hot steamed rice, noodles, or over crisp lettuce cups.

Notes

Sweetness from ketchup and sugar balances the heat.

Heat from chili garlic sauce and dried chilies—adjust to your taste.

Umami from soy sauce brings depth.

Acidity from vinegar keeps things bright.

For extra crunch, top with fried onions or strips of bell pepper.

Best served immediately for optimal crispiness.

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Find it online: https://paulakitchen.com/dragon-chicken/