Dragon Chicken Recipe
This Dragon Chicken recipe is a flavorful and crispy dish that combines marinated chicken with a savory sauce, cashews, and vegetables. Perfect for a delicious Asian-inspired meal at home!
- Author: SANA
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Marinade:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp EACH ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper
- 1 pound chicken thighs, (sliced into 1/2-inch strips)
Breading:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 1/2–2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce ((like Sambal Oelek))
- 1 tablespoon Chinkiang/Chinese black vinegar ((may sub 1/2 TBS balsamic vinegar + 1/2 TBS rice vinegar))
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Other:
- 1 cup UNSALTED cashews
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil
- 1/2 white onion, (thinly sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper, (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 6 garlic cloves, (minced)
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Green onions
- MARINATE CHICKEN: Whisk the egg, 1 TBS soy sauce, and marinade spices together. Add sliced chicken and marinate.
- MAKE SAUCE: Whisk sauce ingredients together until cornstarch is dissolved.
- BREAD CHICKEN: Combine flour, cornstarch, and chili powder. Coat chicken in the breading.
- COOK: Fry breaded chicken until cooked through. Set aside.
- CASHEWS: Toast cashews in a skillet and remove.
- STIR FRY: Stir fry onion, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic.
- ADD SAUCE: Add and thicken the sauce in the skillet.
- COMBINE: Add chicken, cashews, and coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of Asian chili sauce.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to the sauce.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables like broccoli or snap peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Dragon Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe, Crispy Chicken Stir Fry