Description
Experience the vibrant and flavorful Dragon Chicken, a dish that perfectly balances heat and sweetness. This quick and easy recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its bold flavors and colorful presentation.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Soy sauce
- Chili sauce
- Sesame oil
- Sugar
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Carrots
- Fresh garlic
- Fresh ginger
- Oil for cooking
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper. If you have time, marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, chili sauce, sesame oil, and a little sugar for balance. Mix well and set aside.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Toss in your chopped vegetables—bell peppers, onions, and carrots—and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan. Stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the dragon sauce, and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken and vegetables.
- Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove from heat. Serve the Dragon Chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Don't skip marinating the chicken for enhanced flavor. Adjust the spiciness to your preference by adding more chili sauce or reducing it for a milder dish. Feel free to use any vegetables you love or have on hand, and consider garnishing with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.