Spicy Dragon Chicken with Crispy Chicken and Bold Sauce
Spicy Dragon Chicken is a bold Indo-Chinese stir-fry featuring crispy fried chicken tossed in a fiery garlic-chili sauce. A quick, flavorful meal ready in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
500g boneless chicken breast or thighs, sliced
2 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 egg white
1 tsp soy sauce
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
2–3 green chilies, chopped
2 tbsp red chili sauce
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white vinegar
Pinch of sugar
1 small bell pepper, sliced (optional)
2 tbsp chopped spring onions
Instructions
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Mix chicken with cornflour, flour, egg white, soy sauce, and salt. Let rest 10–15 minutes.
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Heat oil and deep-fry chicken in batches until golden. Drain on paper towels.
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In a wok, heat 1 tbsp oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies until fragrant.
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Add chili sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Stir and bubble for 1 minute.
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Add bell peppers if using; stir-fry 1 minute.
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Toss in fried chicken and coat with sauce.
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Sprinkle with spring onions and serve hot.
Notes
Air-fry or bake chicken for a lighter version. Adjust chili levels to taste.