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Crispy Dragon Chicken
Crispy Dragon Chicken
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Cuisine
Indo-Chinese
Servings
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Calories
450
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Crispy Dragon Chicken, a spicy Indo-Chinese fusion dish that's perfect as an appetizer or a delightful finger food. Juicy chicken breast strips are coated in a crunchy batter, then tossed in a tantalizing sauce with ginger, garlic, and vibrant bell peppers. This dish captures the essence of restaurant-style cuisine, making it a perfect choice for your next gathering or a satisfying weeknight meal. Embrace the heat and crunch of this trending recipe!
Ingredients
- 500g Chicken breast strips
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornflour
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tbsp red chili paste
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1/4 cup cashew nuts, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup spring onions, chopped
- 2-3 tbsp oil for frying
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Directions
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornflour, salt, and pepper. Dip the chicken strips into the egg whites, then coat them in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the coated chicken strips until they are golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In another pan, add a little oil and sauté the ginger garlic paste and bell peppers. Stir in the soy sauce, red chili paste, tomato ketchup, vinegar, and cashew nuts.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce mixture and toss until evenly coated. Garnish with spring onions before serving.
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