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Dragon Chicken

Delicious Dragon Chicken: Customize Your Perfect Spicy Dish

This Dragon Chicken recipe offers a customizable, spicy, and healthy take on a popular Indo-Chinese dish, perfect for any family dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs Juicy and flavorful
  • 1/2 cup Flour For breading
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch For added crispiness
  • 1 large Egg Binder for breading
For the Sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp Asian Chili Sauce Adjust for spice level
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce Reduced sodium preferred
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce Quality enhances flavor
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup Adds tanginess
  • 1 tbsp Honey Balances flavors
  • 1 tbsp Chinkiang Vinegar Adds tangy complexity
For Cooking
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil (Canola/Peanut) For frying
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Ginger powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper Adjust for spice
For the Veggies and Toppings
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Sliced, for color
  • 1 cup Sweet Onions Sliced, for flavor
  • 1/4 cup Cashews Toasted for crunch
Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds For finishing touch
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring Spoons
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl or resealable bag, combine chicken thighs, beaten egg, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly and let rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together Asian chili sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, honey, Chinkiang vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. On a plate, combine flour, cornstarch, and cayenne pepper. Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry breaded chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels.
  5. Toast cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
  6. In the same skillet, stir-fry sweet onions and bell peppers for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
  7. Pour Dragon sauce into the skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until it thickens and coats the vegetables.
  8. Reduce heat to low, add crispy chicken back to skillet, toss with sauce and vegetables. Sprinkle toasted cashews on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best crispy texture. Adjust spice levels based on personal preference and mix vegetables for more variety.

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