Dragon Chicken is a fiery Indo Chinese dish that combines crispy chicken pieces with a bold, spicy sauce. It's a favorite among those who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals. The dish is characterized by its deep red color and a balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, Dragon Chicken is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 500g boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon rice flour (optional, for extra crispiness)

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Water as needed to make a batter

For the Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 1 bell pepper, chopped

• 2-3 green chilies, slit

• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon red chili sauce

• 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup

• 1 tablespoon vinegar

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• Salt to taste

• Spring onions for garnish

Directions

1. Marinate the Chicken:

   • In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with cornflour, all purpose flour, rice flour, egg, soy sauce, ginger garlic paste, salt, and pepper.

   • Add a little water to form a thick batter that coats the chicken well.

   • Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium heat.

   • Once hot, drop the marinated chicken pieces into the oil, ensuring they don't stick together.

   • Fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

3. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil.

   • Add chopped onions and bell pepper. Sauté until they become soft.

   • Add green chilies and ginger-garlic paste. Cook for a minute until aromatic.

   • Stir in soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

4. Combine Chicken and Sauce:

   • Add the fried chicken pieces into the sauce. Toss well to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.

   • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

5. Garnish and Serve:

   • Garnish with chopped spring onions.

   • Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Protein: 25g

• Fat: 20g

• Carbohydrates: 20g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 5g