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Spicy Dragon Chicken

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Spicy Dragon Chicken is a bold, flavor-packed dish featuring crispy chicken tossed in a sweet, spicy, and sticky chili sauce, finished with sesame seeds or scallions. It’s quick to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or special meals.

Ingredients

  • 500g boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch (for coating)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp red chili paste or sriracha
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for slurry)
  • 1 tbsp water (for slurry)
  • Optional toppings: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with cornstarch, egg, salt, and pepper until well coated.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, ketchup, brown sugar, and water to make the sauce base.
  4. In a clean pan, heat a little oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer for a few minutes until it starts to thicken.
  6. Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce to thicken further.
  7. Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or chili flakes as desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust chili paste or sriracha to control heat level.
  • Use tofu instead of chicken for a plant-based option.
  • To reheat and keep chicken crispy, use a stovetop or air fryer.
  • Toasted sesame seeds or a splash of sesame oil enhance the flavor.
  • Add bell peppers or broccoli for more veggies.

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