Dragon Chicken
Dragon Chicken is a vibrant, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces stir-fried in a spicy, tangy sauce with colorful vegetables. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking. Mince garlic and slice bell pepper and green onions.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, chili paste, and cornstarch to create a marinade. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Remove excess marinade from chicken and fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Set aside.
- In the same wok, sauté garlic, bell pepper, and green onions until fragrant. Return cooked chicken to the pan along with any leftover marinade; cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap vegetables based on what you have on hand or add extra spice with fresh chilies if desired. For meal prep, Dragon Chicken stores well in the refrigerator for up to three days.