Dragon Chicken

Name: Dragon Chicken
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce; 1/2 tsp EACH ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper; 1 pound chicken thighs, (sliced into 1/2-inch strips); 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 tablespoon chili powder; canola or vegetable oil for pan frying; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 1/2-2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce ((like Sambal Oelek)); 1 tablespoon Chinkiang/Chinese black vinegar ((may sub 1/2 TBS balsamic vinegar + 1/2 TBS rice vinegar)); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 cup UNSALTED cashews; 1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil; 1/2 white onion, (thinly sliced); 1 red bell pepper, (thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 6 garlic cloves, (minced); Toasted sesame seeds; Green onions

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:15min

Dragon Chicken is a modern Indo-Chinese dish that’s savory, sweet, sour and SPICY – but don’t worry, you can customize the heat! This finger lickin’ favorite is made with breaded chicken strips pan fried until crispy (no need to deep fry!), crunchy, buttery cashews, sweet stir fried bell peppers and white onions and zippy garlic and ginger all tossed in an outrageously tasty fiery red chili sauce layered with soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinkiang and sesame oil. Enjoy the spicy Dragon Chicken as an appetizer along with homemade egg rolls, or serve with jasmine rice and ramen noodle salad to round out the meal. No matter how you serve it, this spicy chicken recipe is destined to become a family favorite!

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:43:41 GMT