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Dragon Chicken

Crispy Dragon Chicken tossed in a bold, spicy, and glossy sauce with garlic, chilies, and savory depth. Fiery, crunchy, and better than takeout.
Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4Course: Main Dish / AppetizerCuisine: Asian-Inspired (Indo-Chinese)Method: Frying + Stir-FryDifficulty: Medium

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 –3 fresh red or green chilies sliced (adjust to taste)
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce or chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons water

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken with cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat oil over medium-high heat and fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a clean wok or skillet, heat vegetable oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies until fragrant.
  4. Add onion and bell pepper; stir fry briefly until slightly tender but still crisp.
  5. Stir in soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water. Simmer until glossy.
  6. Add crispy chicken and toss quickly to coat evenly.
  7. Remove from heat and serve immediately.