Spicy Dragon Chicken: 8 Fiery Bold Flavor Layers
Crispy fried chicken strips tossed in a bold, spicy chili garlic sauce with crisp vegetables for a fiery Indo-Chinese favorite.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast sliced into strips
1 egg
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and black pepper to taste
Oil for frying
1 tablespoon oil for stir-frying
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1 small onion sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 to 2 green chilies sliced
3 tablespoons red chili sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water optional
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
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Coat chicken with egg cornstarch flour salt and pepper.
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Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy then drain.
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Heat oil in skillet and sauté garlic and ginger.
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Add onion bell pepper and green chilies and stir-fry briefly.
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Mix chili sauce soy sauce honey and water then pour into skillet.
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Thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired.
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Add fried chicken and toss to coat evenly.
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Drizzle sesame oil and serve immediately.
Notes
Fry in batches to maintain crisp texture. Adjust chili sauce for desired heat level. Serve immediately for best crunch.