Spicy Dragon Chicken
A tantalizing blend of flavors and spices that ignites your taste buds with tender chicken pieces coated in a zesty, aromatic sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce and Vegetables
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece ginger, grated
- 2-3 green chilies, sliced adjust for spice level
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Fresh coriander, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken pieces in the mixture, ensuring they are evenly covered.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed, then sauté the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger until they soften.
- Add sliced green chilies and cook for a minute to release their aroma.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chili sauce, honey, vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the sautéed vegetables.
- Stir in the cooked chicken pieces to coat them evenly with the sauce. Allow everything to simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
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Notes
For serving, present the dish on a large platter, and consider pairing with steamed rice or stir-fried noodles. Adjust the heat level by modifying the number of green chilies used. Fry chicken in batches for the best texture.