Description
Sizzling dragon chicken recipe brings fiery Sichuan flavors to your table. Peppery, spicy sauce coats tender chicken pieces with bold Chinese regional charm you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (17.6 oz) boneless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp red chili sauce or sriracha
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp vinegar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 23 dried red chilies (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (red or green)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, for frying
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Marination: Blend soy sauce, cornflour, all-purpose flour, black pepper, and salt to create a robust marinade. Thoroughly coat chicken strips, allowing flavors to permeate for 15 minutes.
- Chicken Preparation: Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. Fry marinated chicken in batches until achieving a golden, crisp exterior. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Aromatic Base: Using the same pan, retain a tablespoon of oil. Sauté minced garlic, ginger, and optional dried red chilies until fragrant. Quickly add sliced onions and bell peppers, cooking until edges caramelize and vegetables soften.
- Sauce Creation: Combine soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, honey, and vinegar. Whisk vigorously, allowing the mixture to simmer and transform into a glossy, rich glaze.
- Final Fusion: Reunite crispy chicken with the vibrant sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete coating. Briefly cook to meld flavors and enhance overall taste profile.
- Serving: Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Plate alongside steamed rice or delicate noodles for a complete, tantalizing meal experience.
Notes
- Marinate Mindfully: Let chicken absorb marinade for exactly 15 minutes – not longer to prevent toughening meat texture.
- Fry Strategically: Use medium-high heat and work in small batches to ensure each chicken piece gets crispy golden coating without becoming soggy.
- Sauce Balance: Adjust sauce ingredients proportionally – too much chili sauce can overpower, while extra honey adds depth and glossy finish.
- Temperature Control: Keep pan heat consistent when mixing chicken with sauce to prevent burning and maintain crisp chicken texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg