Dragon Chicken

Prepare to ignite your taste buds with Dragon Chicken, a fiery, flavor-packed Indo-Chinese delicacy that’s perfect for spice lovers! This crowd-pleasing dish features crispy fried chicken strips coated in a bold, tangy-sweet sauce made with red chili sauce, soy sauce, and tomato ketchup, enhanced by the crunch of golden-fried cashews and stir-fried bell peppers. Infused with aromatic ginger garlic paste and a kick of dry red chilies, Dragon Chicken delivers a balance of textures and flavors that’s undeniably addictive. Quick to prepare in just 50 minutes and ideal for sharing, this recipe is a standout for family dinners or lively gatherings. Topped with vibrant spring onion greens, serve it piping hot as a tempting appetizer or pair it with fried rice or noodles for a complete meal. Perfect for anyone searching for spicy chicken recipes, Indo-Chinese cuisine, or restaurant-style appetizers made at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Cornflour
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 whole Egg
• 1 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
• 300 milliliters Oil
• 1 medium Capsicum (bell pepper), sliced
• 4 whole Dry red chilies
• 20 pieces Cashew nuts
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Red chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tomato ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Spring onion greens, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into thin strips and place them in a large bowl.

Step 2

Add salt, black pepper powder, red chili powder, cornflour, all-purpose flour, egg, and ginger garlic paste to the bowl. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the marinated chicken strips and fry until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 4

In the same pan, remove excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons. Add cashew nuts and fry until they turn golden. Remove and set aside.

Step 5

Add dry red chilies to the pan, sauté for a few seconds, then add sliced capsicum. Stir fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes until the capsicum is slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 6

Reduce heat to medium, then add soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, and vinegar. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Add sugar and mix until dissolved, then return the fried chicken strips and cashew nuts to the pan. Toss everything together until the chicken is well coated with the sauce.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped spring onion greens before serving hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1128.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3737.5

Total Fat 317.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 626mg	0%
Sodium 5591.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 22.0g
Protein 159.7g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 172.9mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2417.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.0%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 8.2%