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Dragon Chicken Recipe | Spicy Indo-Chinese Stir Fry in 30 Minutes

Make restaurant-style Dragon Chicken at home! Crispy fried chicken tossed in a spicy, sweet, and tangy Indo-Chinese sauce — ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indo-Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg white
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Sauce

  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2-3 dried red chilies (or ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes)
  • ½ cup tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey
  • ¼ cup water (as needed to loosen the sauce)
  • Salt to taste

For Garnish (Optional)

  • Sliced green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Thin strips of fried onion or bell pepper

Instructions
 

  • Marinate and Coat the Chicken
    In a medium bowl, combine the chicken slices with egg white, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix well until every piece is coated evenly. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes while you prep the sauce ingredients.
  • Fry Until Golden and Crispy
    Heat enough vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the marinated chicken in small batches until golden and crisp. Avoid overcrowding. Drain the pieces on paper towels and set aside.
  • Make the Signature Dragon Sauce
    In a clean skillet or wok, heat sesame oil. Add minced garlic, ginger, and dried chilies. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (don’t burn the garlic). Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Stir well and let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes. If it gets too thick, add a splash of water to adjust consistency.
  • Toss and Coat
    Add the crispy fried chicken into the simmering sauce. Toss well until every piece is evenly coated and glossy. Let it simmer together for another minute so the flavors meld beautifully.
  • Garnish and Serve
    Top with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a few fried onion strips for crunch. Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice, fried rice, or noodles.