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Dragon Chicken
This crispy, spicy Dragon Chicken is coated in a sticky red sauce, tasting just like your favorite restaurant dish but made easily at home in about 30 minutes. It's a quick, family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Omar Villanueva📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Slice chicken into bite-sized strips. In a bowl, add chicken, egg white, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat evenly. Let sit for 10 to ⏱️ 15 minutes to ensure juicy chicken.
Egg White1
2
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches for 4 to ⏱️ 6 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
Vegetable Oil (canola or peanut recommended)
3
In the same skillet, add sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies. Sauté for 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Sesame Oil1 tablespoonGarlic, minced2 tablespoonsChili Garlic Sauce1 tablespoonGinger, minced1 tablespoon
4
Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick, aiming for a glossy consistency.
Soy Sauce2 tablespoonsGarlic, minced2 tablespoonsChili Garlic Sauce1 tablespoonVinegar1 tablespoon
5
Return fried chicken to the skillet and toss with the simmering sauce for another minute until well coated. Turn off heat. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Sliced Green OnionsToasted Sesame Seeds
Nutrition Facts
calories
275 calories
fat Content
15g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1g fiber
sugar Content
8g sugar
sodium Content
450mg sodium
protein Content
25g protein
carbohydrate Content
18g carbs
saturated Fat Content
3g saturated fat
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