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Dragon Chicken Recipe

Dragon Chicken Recipe

4.8 from 7 reviews

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!

Ingredients

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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 1/22 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

Instructions

  1. MARINATE CHICKEN: Whisk the egg, 1 TBS soy sauce, and marinade spices together. Add sliced chicken and marinate.
  2. MAKE SAUCE: Whisk sauce ingredients together until cornstarch is dissolved.
  3. BREAD CHICKEN: Combine flour, cornstarch, and chili powder. Coat chicken in the breading.
  4. COOK: Fry breaded chicken until cooked through. Set aside.
  5. CASHEWS: Toast cashews in a skillet and remove.
  6. STIR FRY: Stir fry onion, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic.
  7. ADD SAUCE: Add and thicken the sauce in the skillet.
  8. 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.

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Keywords: Dragon Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe, Crispy Chicken Stir Fry