Description
A quick and flavorful Indo-Chinese dish that combines spicy and savory elements, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special 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 the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with cornstarch, egg white, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for about 20-30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Return the crispy chicken to the pan. Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, sugar (or honey), and water as needed. Stir well to coat the chicken in the sauce.
- Cook for a few more minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and fried onion or bell pepper strips.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double frying the chicken. Adjust the spiciness based on your taste, and you can marinate the chicken longer for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: dragon chicken, spicy chicken, Indo-Chinese recipe, quick dinner, crowd-pleaser