Spicy Dragon Chicken Recipe
A crispy and spicy Indo-Chinese chicken dish coated in a rich, tangy sauce, perfect as an appetizer or side.
Ingredients
- 250 gram boneless chicken (cut into thin strips)
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
- 2-3 dried red chilies
- 1/2 cup capsicum (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp spring onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken strips with cornflour, all-purpose flour, egg, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated chicken strips until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In another pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and sauté garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies until aromatic.
- Add sliced capsicum and onion, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Mix tomato ketchup, chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and red chili powder in a small bowl, then pour into the pan.
- Add water and stir well. Let the sauce thicken slightly.
- Toss in the fried chicken and mix until well coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or with fried rice or noodles.
Notes
Adjust the spice level according to your preference by increasing or decreasing red chilies and chili sauce.