Description
Experience a flavor explosion with Dragon Chicken, a vibrant Indo-Chinese dish that features tender boneless chicken thighs marinated in a zesty sauce. Each bite harmonizes sweet, spicy, and savory notes, perfectly complemented by colorful bell peppers. Whether for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this quick and easy recipe is sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp oil (canola or sesame)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in a bowl with minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, and chili paste for at least 30 minutes.
- Chop bell peppers into strips and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and saut? until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add bell pepper strips to the skillet and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Mix additional soy sauce and honey in a small bowl; pour over chicken and vegetables, simmering for another minute until everything is well-coated.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg