Crispy fried chicken tossed in a rich, sweet, and spicy sauce with crunchy bell peppers, onions, and cashews—this Dragon Chicken is an absolute crowd-pleaser! Serve it as a side or pair it with fried rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 1 kg chicken breast, cut into thin strips
• 3 tsp salt
• 3 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• Oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup tomato ketchup
• 1 cup chili sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water

For Cooking:

• 5-6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 onions, sliced thick
• 2 green bell peppers, sliced thick
• 2 yellow or red bell peppers, sliced thick
• 250g cashews, halved

For Garnish:

• Chopped spring onions
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate & Fry the Chicken

• In a large bowl, combine chicken strips, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and vinegar. Mix well and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes for maximum flavor.
• Add egg and cornflour to the marinated chicken and mix until evenly coated.
• Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

• In a bowl, whisk together tomato ketchup, chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Stir-Fry

• In a large wok or pan, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add sliced onions and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
• Toss in bell peppers and cashews, cooking for another 2-3 minutes to retain their crunch.

Step 4: Combine Everything

• Add the fried chicken to the pan and toss well.
• Pour in the prepared sauce and stir continuously to coat everything evenly. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

• Transfer the Dragon Chicken to a serving dish and garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.
• Serve hot with steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles for the ultimate restaurant-style experience!

Tips & Tricks for the Best Dragon Chicken

Extra Crispy Chicken – For an even crispier texture, double-fry the chicken by frying it once, letting it rest, and then frying again for 1-2 minutes.
Adjust Spice Levels – Add more chili sauce or sprinkle red chili flakes if you love extra heat.
Make it Healthier – Skip deep-frying and air-fry the chicken at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan for best texture.

Dragon Chicken – Restaurant-Style Sweet & Spicy Stir-Fry

Crispy fried chicken tossed in a rich, sweet, and spicy sauce with crunchy bell peppers, onions, and cashews—this Dragon Chicken is an absolute crowd-pleaser! Serve it as a side or pair it with fried rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

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For the Chicken Marinade:

• 1 kg chicken breast cut into thin strips
• 3 tsp salt
• 3 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• Oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup tomato ketchup
• 1 cup chili sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water

For Cooking:

• 5-6 garlic cloves chopped
• 2 onions sliced thick
• 2 green bell peppers sliced thick
• 2 yellow or red bell peppers sliced thick
• 250 g cashews halved

For Garnish:

• Chopped spring onions
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine chicken strips, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and vinegar. Mix well and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes for maximum flavor.
• Add egg and cornflour to the marinated chicken and mix until evenly coated.
• Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
• In a bowl, whisk together tomato ketchup, chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
• In a large wok or pan, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add sliced onions and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
• Toss in bell peppers and cashews, cooking for another 2-3 minutes to retain their crunch.
• Add the fried chicken to the pan and toss well.
• Pour in the prepared sauce and stir continuously to coat everything evenly. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
• Transfer the Dragon Chicken to a serving dish and garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.
• Serve hot with steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles for the ultimate restaurant-style experience!

Keyword chinese, dragon chicken, stir fry chicken

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1: Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast?
A: Yes! Chicken thighs are juicier and work just as well. Adjust frying time slightly as thighs take longer to cook.

2: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! You can fry the chicken and prepare the sauce separately, then toss them together just before serving.

3: What can I serve with Dragon Chicken?
A: It pairs perfectly with:

• Garlic fried rice 🍚
• Vegetable noodles 🍜
• Plain jasmine rice for a lighter meal