Spicy Dragon Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with Spicy Dragon Chicken, a vibrant and bold dish that tantalizes the taste buds. This recipe combines succulent chicken with aromatic garlic and ginger, enveloped in a spicy-sweet sauce that will leave everyone craving more. Perfect for both casual meals and festive gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles. Get ready for an explosion of flavor that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust based on heat preference)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and ginger; slice red bell pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken with soy sauce and chili paste. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper. Sauté for another 5 minutes until peppers soften but remain crisp.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together honey and additional soy sauce if desired; pour over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet.
- Serve: Plate over steamed rice or noodles; garnish with sesame seeds or green onions as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg