Dragon Chicken : Fiery & Flavorful Dish

Calories: <span data-tasty-recipes-customization="body-color.color" class="tasty-recipes-calories">380
Protein: <span data-tasty-recipes-customization="body-color.color" class="tasty-recipes-protein">40g

Craving bold, saucy, and irresistibly spicy chicken? Look no further than Dragon Chickena punchy Indo-Chinese fusion dish thats perfect for when youre in the mood for homemade takeout with a serious kick.

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced thin
¼ cup cornstarch
1 egg white
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
23 dried red chilies (or crushed red pepper flakes)
½ cup tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
¼ cup water (to loosen the sauce, if needed)
Salt to taste
Sliced green onions
Toasted sesame seeds
Thin strips of fried onion or bell pepper for crunch

Instructions

Notes

Sweetness from ketchup and sugar balances the heat
Heat from chili garlic sauce and dried chiliesadjust to your taste
Umami from soy sauce brings depth
Acidity from vinegar keeps things bright