Description
A delicious and flavorful recipe for Sweet and Spicy Dragon Chicken, featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy sauce with colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until well coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the red and green bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Pour this sauce over the vegetables in the skillet.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together until the chicken is well coated with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute half of the honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Add a cup of broccoli or snap peas for extra veggies and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg