Go Back

Irresistibly Spicy Dragon Chicken

Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet, spicy chili garlic sauce inspired by Indo Chinese cuisine.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into strips
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Prepare batter using flour, cornstarch, egg, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat chicken strips evenly in batter.
  3. Fry chicken in hot oil until golden and crispy.
  4. Sauté garlic and ginger in oil.
  5. Add chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and water.
  6. Simmer sauce until slightly thick.
  7. Toss fried chicken in sauce and garnish.

Notes

Serve immediately to keep the chicken crispy.