Ingredients
– 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 1 bell pepper (red or green), sliced
– 1 onion, sliced
– 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons chili sauce (adjust based on heat preference)
– 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
– Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Spicy Dragon Chicken is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
3. Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pan and sauté until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
5. Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the vegetables. Stir-fry for an additional minute, until fragrant.
6. Create the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, chili sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour the sauce over it. Toss well to coat all the chicken and vegetables.
8. Thicken the Sauce: Add the cornstarch-water mixture to the pan. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
9. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
10. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Spicy Dragon Chicken while it’s hot!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g