Spicy Dragon Chicken

Discover how to make Spicy Dragon Chicken. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

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Ingredients

Instructions

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Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken pieces with cornstarch, egg white, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all pieces are well coated. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.

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Step 2

2. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok to 350°F (175°C). Working in batches, carefully add chicken pieces and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

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Step 3

3. In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies. Sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

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Step 4

4. Add tomato ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and water to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

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Step 5

5. Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss gently to coat each piece evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly on the chicken.

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Step 6

6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and bell pepper strips if using. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Chef's Notes

For extra crispy chicken, double-fry the pieces: fry once at 350°F for 3 minutes, remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then fry again at 375°F for 2-3 minutes until deeply golden.

Remove seeds from dried red chilies if you want flavor without extreme heat, or use fewer chilies for a milder version.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this Spicy Dragon Chicken over steamed jasmine rice or with fried rice for a complete meal. It also pairs excellently with cold cucumber salad to balance the heat, or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a restaurant-style experience.