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Dragon Chicken

Irresistible Dragon Chicken: Your New Favorite Homemade Dish

Enjoy a delicious homemade Dragon Chicken with savory, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs provides juiciness and tenderness
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
Breading
  • 1 cup Flour creates the base for a crunchy coating
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch enhances crispiness
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Ginger Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Cayenne add based on heat preference
Cooking
  • 0.5 cup Neutral Oil (Canola/Veggie) for pan-frying
Sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp Asian Chili Sauce adjust spice level
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce use reduced sodium for healthier option
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Honey adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 tbsp Chinkiang Vinegar can substitute with balsamic and rice vinegar
Crunch
  • 0.5 cup Cashews (Unsalted) toast for extra flavor
Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper slice thin for quick cooking
  • 1 medium Onion slice thin for quick cooking
  • 2 cloves Fresh Ginger minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • zip-top bag
  • dry pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken thighs, egg, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger powder, paprika, and cayenne. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together Asian chili sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, honey, and Chinkiang vinegar until smooth.
  3. In a zip-top bag, mix flour, cornstarch, and any additional chili powder. Coat the marinated chicken in the mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry breaded chicken pieces for about 4 minutes per side.
  5. Toast cashews in a dry pan over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until golden.
  6. Sauté sliced onion and red bell pepper in the same skillet for about 2 minutes, then add minced garlic and ginger.
  7. Add the prepared sauce to the skillet with vegetables and let it simmer for about 1 minute.
  8. Add crispy chicken and toasted cashews to the skillet, toss together until well-coated, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve immediately for maximum crispiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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