Spicy Dragon Chicken Recipe I Indo-Chinese Restaurant Style at Home

 Dragon Chicken is a spicy and tangy Indo-Chinese appetizer that’s loved for its crispy texture and bold flavors. It's made with marinated chicken strips, stir-fried with veggies and tossed in a spicy sauce. Perfect for starters or snacks, this recipe brings restaurant-style taste to your kitchen.

"Crispy fried Dragon Chicken served in a bowl"

Ingredients

For marination:

  • 250g boneless chicken (cut into thin strips)
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp red chili sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 egg
  • Oil (for deep frying)

For the sauce:

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 1 capsicum (sliced)
  • 2–3 dry red chilies
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp red chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Spring onions (for garnish)
"Indo-Chinese Dragon Chicken with vegetables"

If you like this dragon chicken recipe check out my new recipe "veg sandwich recipe."

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken:

Mix chicken with cornflour, maida, soy sauce, chili sauce, salt, and egg. Let it rest for 15–20 minutes.

2. Deep fry:

Heat oil and fry marinated chicken till golden and crispy. Set aside.

3. Prepare sauce:

In a pan, heat oil. Add garlic, dry red chilies, sliced onions & capsicum. Stir-fry for 2–3 mins.

4. Add sauces:

Mix in soy sauce, red chili sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt.

5. Toss chicken:

Add the fried chicken and toss everything well till evenly coated.

6. Garnish & serve:

Sprinkle chopped spring onions and serve hot.

Serving suggestions:

Serve Dragon Chicken hot as an appetizer or pair it with fried rice or noodles for a complete Indo-Chinese meal.

"Serve Dragon Chicken hot as an appetizer or pair it with fried rice or noodles"

Tips

  • Use thin chicken strips for better crispiness.
  • Adjust spice level with red chili sauce.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of black pepper.

Conclusion

This homemade Dragon Chicken is bold, crispy, and full of flavor — just like restaurant-style! Try it today and enjoy the spicy goodness with your family.

Tried this recipe? Share your experience or variations in the comments below!

FAQs – Dragon Chicken Recipe

Q: Can I use chicken breast for this recipe?

Yes, chicken breast works well as it's tender and cooks quickly when cut into thin strips.

Q: Is Dragon Chicken very spicy?

 It’s moderately spicy. You can adjust the spice level by reducing chili sauce and skipping dry red chilies.

Q: Can I bake instead of deep-fry the chicken?

 Yes, you can bake or air-fry the marinated chicken at 200°C for 15–20 mins for a healthier version.

Q: What’s the difference between Dragon Chicken and Chili Chicken?

Dragon Chicken is crispier, spicier, and slightly sweeter due to added ketchup and sugar. Chili Chicken is more savory and saucy.

Q: Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

 Yes, you can fry the chicken ahead and just toss it in sauce before serving for best texture.

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