Description
Dragon Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that transforms ordinary dinners into culinary adventures. Featuring crispy fried chicken enveloped in a spicy, aromatic sauce, this vibrant recipe is perfect for family meals or entertaining friends. Easy to prepare and customizable, Dragon Chicken is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600g)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp chili sauce
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and coat evenly with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Fry the coated chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, chili sauce, and any additional seasonings.
- Add bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture; stir well and simmer for an additional minute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg