Spicy Dragon Chicken

introduction

This easy Spicy Dragon Chicken is hot, sweet, and full of flavor. You can cook it fast at home. If you like heat and bold taste, try this with a spicy southern chicken recipe for more ideas on spicy meals.

why make this recipe

You will make this recipe because it is quick and tasty. It uses common ingredients and cooks fast. It makes a great weeknight dinner and also works for guests.

how to make Spicy Dragon Chicken

Marinate the chicken first so it soaks up the flavor. Stir-fry the chicken over high heat and add the sauce to coat well. Finish with sesame oil and vinegar for a bright taste. Use the directions below step by step.

Ingredients :

• 1 lb Chicken breasts or thighs, Boneless Skinless
• 2 tbsp Garlic
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 1 Green onion
• 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 oil
• 1 tbsp Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds, Toasted

Directions :

1. In a bowl, marinate chicken with soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, sugar or honey, and black pepper for 15 minutes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
3. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through.
4. Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry and add to the pan.
5. Stir in ketchup, egg white, and vegetables, cooking until the sauce thickens.
6. Add sesame oil, and vinegar, and adjust seasoning with salt and red chilies.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

how to serve Spicy Dragon Chicken

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. You can add a simple side salad or steamed vegetables. For a meal with more variety, pair it with baked fajita chicken breasts or plain rice.

how to store Spicy Dragon Chicken

Let the chicken cool to room temperature. Put it in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave until hot.

tips to make Spicy Dragon Chicken

• Cut chicken into even pieces so they cook the same.
• Use high heat to get a slight char on the chicken for more flavor.
• Add cornstarch slurry slowly to control sauce thickness.
• For a smoother sauce, whisk the egg white lightly before adding.
• For oven or baking tricks, you can learn methods from a simple baked chicken parmesan recipe and adapt techniques like even cooking and topping ideas.

variation (if any)

• Make it less spicy by reducing chili garlic sauce and red chilies.
• Make it sweeter by adding more honey or sugar.
• Add more vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or snap peas for color and crunch.
• Use tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian version.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen chicken?
A: Yes. Thaw it fully, pat dry, then marinate and cook as directed.

Q: Can I skip the egg white?
A: Yes. Egg white helps the sauce cling and gives shine, but the dish works without it.

Q: How spicy is this dish?
A: It is medium to hot. You can lower the heat by cutting the chili garlic sauce or removing red chilies.

Q: Can I make the sauce ahead?
A: Yes. Mix the sauce ingredients and store in the fridge for one day. Add fresh sauce when heating the chicken.

Q: Is cornstarch needed?
A: Cornstarch thickens the sauce. You can use arrowroot or flour, but cornstarch gives the best shine.

Conclusion

This Spicy Dragon Chicken makes a bold and easy meal that you can cook in under 30 minutes. For another take on dragon chicken, see the recipe by Yummy Tummy Aarthi for a restaurant-style version at Yummy Tummy Aarthi’s Dragon Chicken recipe. You can also compare a different restaurant-style take at Swasthi’s Restaurant-style Dragon Chicken.

Spicy Dragon Chicken

This easy Spicy Dragon Chicken is hot, sweet, and full of flavor, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or guest dish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the marinade

• 1 lb Chicken breasts or thighs, Boneless Skinless
• 2 tbsp Garlic
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Chili garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp Sugar or honey
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

For the sauce

• 1/2 cup Tomato ketchup
• 1 piece Egg white Optional, helps sauce cling
• 1/4 cup Cornstarch For thickening
• 1/4 cup Water For slurry
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 2 Red chilies or crushed red pepper flakes, Dried Adjust to heat preference

For cooking

• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil For frying
• 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds For garnish
• 1 Thin strips Onion or bell pepper, Fried For added flavor

Method

 

Marinating

1. In a bowl, marinate chicken with soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, sugar or honey, and black pepper for 15 minutes.

Cooking

1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
2. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through.
3. Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry and add to the pan.
4. Stir in ketchup, egg white, and vegetables, cooking until the sauce thickens.
5. Add sesame oil, and vinegar, and adjust seasoning with salt and red chilies.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

Cut chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking. Use high heat for a slight char on the chicken to enhance flavor. Add cornstarch slurry slowly to control sauce thickness. For a smoother sauce, whisk the egg white lightly before adding.