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Dragon Chicken

Savor Dragon Chicken: Your New Favorite Weeknight Wonder

Experience the fiery taste of Dragon Chicken, a quick and flavorful Indo-Chinese stir-fry that will ignite your taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts sliced
  • 1 large egg white for added crispiness
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch or potato starch for gluten-free option
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 3 tablespoons oil vegetable or canola for frying
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • to taste dried chilies adjust for spice preference
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce or substitutes like Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced chicken with egg white, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry marinated chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, then minced garlic, ginger, and dried chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Stir and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Toss the fried chicken back into the skillet to coat in sauce. Simmer for an additional minute.
  6. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice, noodles, or lettuce cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, always preheat your oil and cook chicken in small batches for maximum crispiness.

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