Dragon Chicken
Experience the delightful fusion of sweet and spicy with Dragon Chicken, a dish that transforms tender marinated chicken into a culinary masterpiece. Coated in a luscious sauce of garlic, ginger, and vibrant bell peppers, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles, and watch it become the star of your table!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and chili sauce. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes per batch).
- Add bell peppers to the skillet; sauté until slightly softened (about 3 minutes).
- Whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and leftover marinade; pour over chicken and veggies. Cook until thickened.
- Garnish with green onions; serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, add snap peas or broccoli. Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat on low heat.