Name: Spicy Dragon Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken breasts or thighs, Boneless Skinless; 2 tbsp Garlic; 1 tbsp Ginger; 1 Green onions; 1 Thin Strips Onion or bell pepper, Fried; 1 piece Egg white; 1 tbsp Chili garlic sauce; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Sugar or honey; 1/2 cup Tomato ketchup; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/4 cup Cornstarch; 2 Red chilies or crushed red pepper flakes, Dried; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sesame seeds, Toasted; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 1 Vegetable oil; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 1/4 cup Water

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why make this recipe

Spicy Dragon Chicken gives you bold taste with simple steps. It cooks fast and fits busy nights. The sauce is sweet, tangy, and spicy. You can make it with chicken breast or thighs. If you want another version of dragon chicken, try this simple dragon chicken guide for extra ideas.

introduction

This Spicy Dragon Chicken is a quick and tasty dish. You use common pantry items like soy sauce, ketchup, and cornstarch. The chicken gets a light crisp and a thick, spicy sauce. The recipe works for family meals or small gatherings. For more spicy chicken ideas, see this spicy chicken casserole inspiration.

how to make Spicy Dragon Chicken

Follow the steps below in order. Keep heat medium to avoid burning the sauce. You can use breast or thigh pieces. This section also links to a related spicy chicken recipe for more tips: more spicy chicken ideas.

Ingredients :

1 lb Chicken breasts or thighs, Boneless Skinless
2 tbsp Garlic
1 tbsp Ginger
1 Green onions
1 Thin Strips Onion or bell pepper, Fried
1 piece Egg white
1 tbsp Chili garlic sauce
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Sugar or honey
1/2 cup Tomato ketchup
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1/4 cup Cornstarch
2 Red chilies or crushed red pepper flakes, Dried
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Sesame seeds, Toasted
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 Vegetable oil
1 tbsp Vinegar
1/4 cup Water

Directions :

Start by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Marinate the chicken in a mixture of egg white, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, sugar (or honey), and cornstarch for about 15-20 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
Once cooked, add fried onions or bell pepper strips, tomato ketchup, water, black pepper, salt, dried red chilies, vinegar, and sesame oil.
Stir well and cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Serve hot.

how to serve Spicy Dragon Chicken

Serve the chicken hot with plain steamed rice or fried rice. It also goes well with noodles or a side salad. Put extra sesame seeds and chopped green onion on top for color.

how to store Spicy Dragon Chicken

Cool the chicken to room temperature before storing. Put in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over low heat and add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick. You can freeze for up to 1 month, but the texture is best if eaten within a few days.

tips to make Spicy Dragon Chicken

Cut chicken evenly so it cooks the same way.
Pat chicken dry before marinating to help coating stick.
Use medium heat to avoid burning the sauce.
Taste and adjust sugar or vinegar to balance sweet and tang.
Toast sesame seeds for better flavor.
For more simple tips on spicy chicken, check this spicy chicken tips article.

variation (if any)

Make it less spicy by using less chili garlic sauce and no dried red chilies.
Add vegetables like broccoli or carrots for more color and nutrition.
Use honey instead of sugar for a richer flavor.
Make it vegetarian by using tofu instead of chicken.

FAQs

Q: Can I use chicken thighs instead of breast?
A: Yes. Thighs stay juicer and work well.

Q: Do I need to deep fry the chicken?
A: No. You can pan-fry the chicken in enough oil until golden.

Q: Can I make the sauce milder?
A: Yes. Reduce chili garlic sauce and skip dried chilies.

Q: How long to marinate the chicken?
A: About 15–20 minutes is fine for this recipe.

Q: Can I prepare this ahead?
A: You can marinate chicken ahead and cook later. Sauce tastes best made fresh.

Conclusion

This Spicy Dragon Chicken is quick, bold, and easy to make at home. For another restaurant-style method and tips, read this Dragon Chicken Recipe. If you want a second restaurant-style reference, try this Dragon Chicken Recipe (Restaurant Style) – Swasthi’s Recipes.