Description
A flavorful dish with a perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and crunch, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1 piece Egg White
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Vegetable Oil
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 2 tablespoons Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 2–3 Dried Red Chilies or Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 cup Tomato Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar or Honey
- 1/4 cup Water
- Sliced Green Onions
- Toasted Sesame Seeds
- Thin Strips of Fried Onion or Bell Pepper
Instructions
- Start by cutting your chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, egg white, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Add sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies to the pan.
- Stir-fry until fragrant, then add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, sugar or honey, and water.
- Simmer the sauce until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Return the crispy chicken to the pan and toss to coat.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fried onion or bell pepper strips before serving.
Notes
Serve with jasmine rice or noodles. Consider garnishing with lime wedges for a tangy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: dragon chicken, spicy chicken, Asian cuisine, family meal, quick dinner