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Dragon Chicken

Dragon Chicken
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If you’re searching for a vibrant dish that will elevate your dining experience, Dragon Chicken is the perfect choice! This delightful recipe features crispy chicken strips enveloped in a tangy-sweet sauce, complemented by colorful bell peppers and crunchy cashews. Ideal for both busy weeknights and festive gatherings, Dragon Chicken allows you to customize the spice level to suit everyone’s palate. With its quick preparation time and family-friendly flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 pound chicken thighs, sliced into strips
  • Flour and cornstarch for breading
  • Low sodium soy sauce, ketchup, honey for the sauce
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Bell pepper, onion, ginger, garlic for stir-frying
  • Unsalted cashews for added crunch

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken: Whisk together egg, soy sauce, and spices in a bowl. Add chicken strips and coat well. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, ketchup, honey, Asian chili sauce, vinegar substitute, sesame oil, and cornstarch; whisk until smooth.
  3. Bread chicken: Mix flour, cornstarch, and chili powder in a bag. Remove excess marinade from chicken and shake in breading mixture until coated.
  4. Cook chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for about 4 minutes per batch until golden brown.
  5. Stir-fry veggies: Sauté onion and bell pepper with ginger and garlic until tender. Add the prepared sauce and simmer until thickened.
  6. Combine: Return fried chicken to the skillet with toasted cashews; stir well to coat.

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