Ingredients
– 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 red bell pepper, sliced
– 1 green bell pepper, sliced
– 1 onion, sliced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
– ½ cup soy sauce
– ¼ cup honey
– 2 tablespoons chili paste (adjust for spice level)
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
– 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
– Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Spicy Dragon Chicken is easy when you follow these simple steps:
1. Prep Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
3. Cook Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are tender.
5. Add Aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the vegetables. Sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
6. Make Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, and chili paste. Mix well and pour over the vegetables in the skillet.
7. Thicken Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is glossy.
8. Combine Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir until well coated with the sauce.
9. Garnish: Remove from heat and top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
10. Serve: Enjoy immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Following these steps will ensure that your Spicy Dragon Chicken turns out perfectly every time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g