Description

Spicy Dragon Chicken offers a bold, fiery flavor with tender chicken pieces coated in a crunchy exterior and tossed in a rich, savory sauce featuring natural spices and sauces. Perfect for quick dinners or impressing guests, this dish balances heat with umami and tang for an exciting and vibrant meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Marinade

500g boneless chicken pieces
1 tbsp red chili powder
2 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
1 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce

Coating

3 tbsp cornflour
A pinch of salt

Sauce

2 tbsp oil for cooking
2 finely chopped green chilies
1 tsp garlic and ginger paste
3 tbsp chopped spring onions
2 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp natural gelling agent mixed with splash of water

Garnish

Chopped spring onions
Optionally finely sliced red chilies

For Frying

Oil for frying (neutral oil, suitable for high heat)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with red chili powder, soy sauce (natural), garlic and ginger paste, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes to absorb the flavors fully.
Coat the Chicken: Lightly coat the marinated chicken in cornflour mixed with a pinch of salt to ensure a crunchy texture after frying.
Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken pieces until they are golden brown and cooked through. Drain excess oil using paper towels and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: In a separate pan, heat oil and add finely chopped green chilies, garlic and ginger paste, and spring onions. Stir in soy sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, red chili powder, and other spices. Then add natural gelling agent with a splash of water and stir until the sauce thickens to the right consistency.
Combine and Serve: Toss the crispy fried chicken pieces in the prepared sauce until well coated. Garnish with fresh spring onions and serve hot for the best taste and texture experience.

Notes

Marinate well to deepen the flavor of the chicken.
Fry chicken in batches to maintain crispiness and even cooking.
Adjust the spice levels gradually to suit your preference.
Use fresh garlic, ginger, and chilies for better aroma and taste.
Add the natural gelling agent little by little to avoid over-thickening the sauce.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg

Keywords: spicy chicken, dragon chicken, fiery chicken, gluten free chicken recipe, quick chicken dish, Asian chicken