Restaurant-Style Dragon Chicken (Easy & Delicious)

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Want to make restaurant-style dragon chicken? Make this tried-and-true, super easy dragon chicken recipe! It takes just 30 minutes to make and I guarantee your guests will love it!

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Why I Love Making Dragon Chicken for Guests

Dragon Chicken is the perfect dish to serve when you want to impress your guests and show them how much love and care went into making their meal.

It also works as a great way to introduce Asian flavors, such as soy sauce or ginger, which can be hard for some people who are used to Western cooking styles.

This Dragon Chicken recipe is such a crowd-favorite that it’s hard to go wrong!

Can I Make This Dragon Chicken Recipe Less Spicy?

Yes! While the traditional recipe requires the use of chili oil, chili garlic sauce, and dry chilies, you can adjust the amounts of those ingredients to fit your spice preference.

What You Need to Make Dragon Chicken

To Marinate the Chicken

• 1/2 pound chicken breast, cut into thin strips
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp corn starch
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger
• 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce

For the Dragon Chicken Dish

• 3/4 Tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 Tbsp chili oil
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips or cubes
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips or cubes
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1 Tbsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp honey
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• dry chilies (optional)

Garnish

• Green onions, chopped
• sesame seeds

How to Make Dragon Chicken

1. In a large ziplock bag, add in all the ingredients under “To Marinate the Chicken.” Make sure the chicken is well coated with the marinade, then refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (recommended 30 minutes).
2. In a large nonstick pan on medium-high heat, add in the sesame oil, chili oil, and garlic paste. Mix together until fragrant.
3. Add in the marinated chicken strips and bell peppers. Add in the soy sauce, ketchup, honey, salt, pepper, and dry chilies. Toss to combine, then saute until chicken is cooked through and bell peppers are soft. Mix in the chopped cashews and fry for an additional 1-2 minutes.
4. Remove the dragon chicken from the heat, then garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with a bowl of warm rice. ENJOY!

Where Do I Buy My Chicken?

My favorite place to buy chicken breast is through a meat subscription service called Crowd Cow. The quality of all their meats is truly incredible and I love cooking with their organic chicken breast because yes, you can actually taste the difference!

Crowd Cow always has these fun promotions that give new customers free meats with your first order. Check out their current deals here!

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