Name: DRAGON CHICKEN
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Ingredients: 500g boneless chicken strips; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp chilli garlic paste; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 egg; 4 tbsp cornstarch; Oil for frying; 1 onion, sliced; 1 bell pepper, sliced; 2–3 dried red chillies; 1 tbsp tomato ketchup; 1 tbsp chilli sauce; 1 tbsp vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; Salt to taste; Spring onions

Dragon chicken recipe is one of those fiery, flavor-packed Indo-Chinese dishes that instantly wakes up your taste buds. Around our kitchen table here in New York, we love making this dragon chicken recipe on chilly evenings when we crave something crispy, spicy, and full of personality. Inspired by our community potlucks and the spirited flavors of street-style Indo-Chinese cooking, this dish brings together heat, crunch, and comfort all in one sizzling plate.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Crispy fried chicken tossed in a glossy, spicy sauce
Bold chilli-garlic flavors with a perfect balance of heat
Easy enough for weeknights, impressive enough for company
A fun twist on classic Indo-Chinese chicken dishes
Ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients Needed for This Recipe

500g boneless chicken strips
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chilli garlic paste
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 egg
4 tbsp cornstarch
Oil for frying
1 onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
2–3 dried red chillies
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp chilli sauce
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp honey
Salt to taste
Spring onions for garnish

How to Make Dragon Chicken

Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, ginger-garlic paste, egg, and cornstarch.
Heat oil and fry the chicken pieces until crispy and golden.
In another pan, sauté onions, bell peppers, and dried chillies.
Add chilli garlic paste, ketchup, chilli sauce, vinegar, and honey.
Toss the crispy chicken into the sauce and coat evenly.
Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.

How to Serve Dragon Chicken

Serve as an appetizer with extra sliced chillies
Pair with fried rice or noodles
Add as a topping to an Indo-Chinese salad bowl
Enjoy alongside a cold, crunchy cucumber salad

How to Store Dragon Chicken

Refrigerate: Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freeze: Freeze fried (un-sauced) chicken for up to 1 month.
Reheat: Re-crisp chicken in a pan or air fryer; warm sauce separately.

Tips to Make Dragon Chicken

Add more chilli garlic paste for extra heat.
Cornstarch makes the crispiest coating don’t skip it.
Slice chicken evenly for uniform frying.
Don’t overcrowd the frying pan; fry in batches.

Helpful Notes for This Recipe

Swap chicken for tofu or cauliflower for a vegetarian version.
Use rice vinegar for a more authentic flavor.
Add cashews for extra crunch.

Variations

Honey Garlic Dragon Chicken: Less spicy, more sticky-sweet.
Extra Spicy Version: Add fresh green chilies or Sichuan pepper.
Dragon Chicken Stir Fry: Add broccoli and snow peas.

FAQs

Q: Can I bake the chicken instead of frying?
Yes bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes until crispy.

Q: Is this recipe extremely spicy?
It’s moderately spicy, but you can adjust the heat to your liking.

Q: Can I use chicken breast?
Absolutely chicken breast works perfectly for this dish.

Conclusion

We hope this spicy, crispy, comforting dish finds its way onto your table. If you love bold flavors and Indo-Chinese dishes, this dragon chicken recipe is one you’ll reach for again and again. Let us know how it turns out we’d love to hear from your kitchen to ours.

DRAGON CHICKEN

Author: Nonna Lucia Bianchi
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Description

Crispy spicy Indo-Chinese dragon chicken with bold chilli-garlic flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

500g boneless chicken strips

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp chilli garlic paste

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 egg

4 tbsp cornstarch

Oil for frying

1 onion, sliced

1 bell pepper, sliced

2–3 dried red chillies

1 tbsp tomato ketchup

1 tbsp chilli sauce

1 tbsp vinegar

1 tbsp honey

Salt to taste

Spring onions

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken with soy sauce, ginger-garlic paste, egg, and cornstarch.

2. Fry chicken until crispy.

3. Sauté onions, bell pepper, and dried chillies.

4. Add sauces, vinegar, and honey.

5. Toss fried chicken in sauce.

6. Garnish with spring onions.

Notes

Adjust spice level as desired.

Use chicken breast or thigh.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Stir Fry
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese

Keywords: dragon chicken recipe, spicy dragon chicken, Indo-Chinese chicken

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DRAGON CHICKEN RECIPE