Dragon Chicken

A quick and tasty Dragon Chicken you can make at home.

introduction

Dragon Chicken is a spicy, crispy Chinese-style chicken dish. It uses marinated fried chicken tossed in a bold sauce with peppers, garlic and cashews. The dish works well for a weeknight dinner or a party plate. If you like chicken breast ideas, try this along with other chicken breast recipes you’ll love for more options.

why make this recipe

• It is fast and full of flavor.
• It gives a restaurant-style result at home.
• You can use simple ingredients and common sauces.
• It is great for sharing with family and friends.

how to make Dragon Chicken

1. Marinate chicken strips with salt, degi mirch, ginger-garlic paste and white pepper.
2. Add egg and cornflour, coat well, and deep fry until golden.
3. In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic and dried red chillies.
4. Add cashews and green chillies, then add sliced onions and bell peppers.
5. Pour a little water and stir in salt, aromat, schezwan sauce, vinegar, light soy and tomato sauce.
6. Flash fry the fried chicken in the sauce for a minute so it coats well.
7. Garnish with spring onion greens and sesame seeds and serve hot.

Ingredients :

300g Chicken Breast (cut into strips), 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Degi Mirch, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1/2 tsp White Pepper Powder, 1 Egg, 2 tbsp Cornflour, Oil to Deep Fry, 2 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Garlic (chopped), 2 Dried Red Chillies, 7 – 8 Cashewnuts, 2 Chillies, 1 Small Onion, 1/4 pc Green Capsicum, 1/4 pc Red Yellow Bell Pepper, 1/4 pc Yellow Bell Pepper, 1/2 Cup Water, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Aromat Powder, 2 tbsp Schezwan Sauce, 1 tsp Vinegar, 1 tsp Light Soya Sauce, 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce or Ketchup, 2 tbsp Spring Onion Greens, 1 tsp Sesame Seeds

Directions :

1. Cut chicken breast into strips.
2. Add salt, ginger garlic paste, degi mich and white pepper powder to it. Mix well and marinate for 30 mins.
3. Add an egg and cornflour. Mix well and deep fry for 2 -3 mins.
4. Heat oil in a pan. Add garlic and dried red chillies. Saute till garlic is slightly brown.
5. Add cashewnuts and green chillies. Saute for few seconds.
6. Add sliced onions and red, yellow and green bell peppers. Saute for 30 – 40 seconds.
7. Add water and mix well.
8. Add salt, aromat powder, schezwan sauce, vinegar, light soya sauce and tomato sauce. Mix Well.
9. Flash fry chicken for 1 minute,
10. Remove & Add the fried chicken to the pan. Mix well.
11. Garnish with Spring Onion Greens & Sesame Seeds.

how to serve Dragon Chicken

Serve Dragon Chicken hot with plain steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles. You can also serve it with a simple salad or cucumber raita to cool the spice. For a lighter plate, try small portions with steamed vegetables and have more side dishes like in these baked chicken breast ideas.

how to store Dragon Chicken

• Refrigerator: Cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container for 2 days. Reheat in a pan or oven to keep crispness.
• Freezer: Freeze the fried chicken (without sauce) in a sealed bag for up to 1 month. Thaw and reheat, then toss in fresh sauce.
• Sauce stored separately stays fresh longer. Combine sauce and chicken only when ready to serve.

tips to make Dragon Chicken

• Dry the chicken well before marinating for a crispier fry.
• Do not overcrowd the fryer; fry in small batches.
• Use hot oil for quick frying so chicken stays tender inside.
• Adjust schezwan sauce for heat level you like.
• Toss chicken quickly in sauce to keep coating and crispness.
• Add a splash of vinegar last to brighten the flavors.

variation (if any)

• Make a dry version with less water for a sticky, crispy finish.
• Use tofu or paneer instead of chicken for a vegetarian option.
• Replace cashews with peanuts or omit nuts for nut-free.
• Use boneless thigh pieces for juicier results.

FAQs

Q: Is Dragon Chicken very spicy?
A: It can be. Schezwan sauce and dried chillies add heat. Reduce schezwan sauce or chillies to make it milder.

Q: Can I use chicken thighs instead of breast?
A: Yes. Thighs give more juiciness. Cut into similar sized strips for even cooking.

Q: How long should I marinate the chicken?
A: 30 minutes is enough. You can marinate up to a few hours in the fridge for more flavor.

Q: Can I bake instead of deep fry?
A: Yes. Coat and bake at 200°C (400°F) until cooked and golden. You will lose some crispness but it will be healthier.

Conclusion

For a simple restaurant-style version, you can follow the full step-by-step Dragon Chicken Recipe (Restaurant Style) on this page: Dragon Chicken Recipe (Restaurant Style) – Swasthi’s Recipes.

Dragon Chicken

A quick and tasty Dragon Chicken, a spicy, crispy Chinese-style chicken dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or parties.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken

• 300 g Chicken Breast (cut into strips)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Degi Mirch
• 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1/2 tsp White Pepper Powder
• 2 tbsp Cornflour
• Oil to Deep Fry

For the Sauce

• 2 tbsp Oil
• 2 tbsp Garlic (chopped)
• 2 Dried Red Chillies
• 7-8 Cashewnuts
• 2 Green Chillies
• 1 Small Onion sliced
• 1/4 pc Green Capsicum sliced
• 1/4 pc Red Yellow Bell Pepper sliced
• 1/4 pc Yellow Bell Pepper sliced
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Aromat Powder
• 2 tbsp Schezwan Sauce
• 1 tsp Vinegar
• 1 tsp Light Soya Sauce
• 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce or Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Spring Onion Greens
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds

Method

 

Preparation

1. Cut chicken breast into strips.
2. Add salt, ginger garlic paste, degi mirch, and white pepper powder. Mix well and marinate for 30 mins.
3. Add an egg and cornflour. Mix well and deep fry for 2-3 mins.

Cooking

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add garlic and dried red chillies. Saute until garlic is slightly brown.
2. Add cashewnuts and green chillies. Saute for a few seconds.
3. Add sliced onions and red, yellow, and green bell peppers. Saute for 30-40 seconds.
4. Add water and mix well.
5. Add salt, aromat powder, schezwan sauce, vinegar, light soya sauce, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
6. Flash fry the fried chicken for 1 minute.
7. Remove and add the fried chicken to the pan. Mix well.
8. Garnish with spring onion greens and sesame seeds and serve hot.

Notes

Serve Dragon Chicken hot with plain steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days or frozen without sauce for up to a month.