Dragon Chicken is bold, delicious, and perfect for spice lovers. Whether you serve it as a starter or a side, this dish will set your taste buds on fire—in the best way!
IntroductionDragon Chicken is a fiery Indo-Chinese starter that blends spicy sauces, crispy fried chicken strips, and colorful veggies. With its bold flavor, smoky aroma, and punchy heat, this dish has become a favorite in restaurants and home kitchens alike.
Servings: 4
Cost: 100
Ingredients
Ingredients
For Chicken Marination:
- 300g boneless chicken (thinly sliced into strips)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for deep frying
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped ginger
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- ½ capsicum, sliced
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp red chili sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (for color)
- Salt to taste
- Spring onions for garnish
Instructions
- Instructions1. Marinate and Fry the Chicken – Mix chicken with egg, flours, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and pepper. – Let it rest for 15 minutes. – Deep fry until crispy golden. Set aside.2. Make the Dragon Sauce – Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or pan. – Sauté garlic, ginger, and green chilies until fragrant. – Add onions and capsicum. Stir-fry on high heat. – Add tomato ketchup, chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, red chili powder, and salt. – Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.3. Toss and Serve – Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss well until coated. – Garnish with chopped spring onions. – Serve hot with fried rice or noodles—or enjoy it as a spicy appetizer!
- Serving Suggestions – Serve Dragon Chicken with Schezwan fried rice or Hakka noodles. – As a party appetizer with toothpicks for easy bites. – As a stuffing for spicy Indo-Chinese wraps or rolls.