Dragon Chicken 

Dragon Chicken is a fiery Indo-Chinese fusion dish that combines crispy fried chicken strips with a bold, spicy sauce. Known for its vibrant red color and intense flavor, this dish is a favorite among spice enthusiasts. It's perfect as an appetizer or a side dish to complement fried rice or noodles.

 Full Recipe:

 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into thin strips

• 1 egg white

• 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (or cayenne pepper)

• 1½ tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)

• 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

• Oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced

• 2–3 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

Garnishes:

• Sliced green onions

• Toasted sesame seeds

• Thin strips of fried onion or bell pepper for crunchl

 Directions

1. Marinate and Coat the Chicken:

   • In a bowl, mix sliced chicken with egg white, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes while you prep the sauce.

2. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

3. Make the Sauce:

   • In the same skillet, add sesame oil. Sauté minced garlic and ginger until aromatic. Add dried red chilies and cook briefly.

   • Stir in tomato ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly. Adjust salt to taste.

4. Combine Chicken and Sauce:

   • Add the fried chicken strips to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

5. Garnish and Serve:

   • Transfer the dragon chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and optional fried onion or bell pepper strips. Serve immediately.

 Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 360 kcal

• Protein: 17g

• Fat: 23g

• Carbohydrates: 22g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 5g

• Sodium: 566mg

• Cholesterol: 40mg