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What Is Dragon Chicken? The Fiery Indo-Chinese Favourite
Quick answer: Dragon Chicken is an Indo-Chinese dish of crispy chicken strips tossed in a fiery red chilli sauce with onions and peppers, usually served dry. At Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtown Kitchener it’s one of our Chef’s Picks, $18.99, halal certified.
What Dragon Chicken tastes like
Think of Chilli Chicken turned up a notch. The chicken is cut into strips, coated and fried until crisp, then tossed in a hot wok with a red chilli sauce, onions and bell peppers. It’s spicy, a little sweet and smoky from the wok, and it is served dry, meaning the sauce coats the chicken rather than pooling as a gravy.
The name comes from its colour and heat, not from a specific region. It’s a modern Indo-Chinese restaurant dish, popular in India and now in Canada.
Dragon Chicken vs Chilli Chicken
- Dragon Chicken, $18.99: strips, dry, fierier red-chilli sauce, Chef’s Pick.
- Chilli Chicken, $16.99: chunks in a soy, garlic and green-chilli sauce, served with gravy and steamed rice (dry option +$2).
If you like heat and crunch, start with Dragon Chicken. If you want something saucy with rice, Chilli Chicken is the classic.
Vegetarian? Try Dragon Paneer
The same fiery style is on our menu as Dragon Paneer, $16.99, made with cubes of Indian cottage cheese. See our paneer dishes.
Pair Dragon Chicken with Hakka noodles or fried rice to balance the heat, and a Mango Mojito mocktail ($8.99).
Order Dragon Chicken in Kitchener
Want it milder or even hotter? Tell us your spice level: mild, medium or extra spicy.
Order online for pickup, get delivery on Uber Eats or DoorDash, or book a table at 183 King St E, Downtown Kitchener. Open 7 days: Sunday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
FAQ
What is Dragon Chicken?
An Indo-Chinese dish of crispy chicken strips tossed in a fiery red chilli sauce with onions and peppers, usually served dry.
Is Dragon Chicken very spicy?
It is one of the spicier dishes, but you can ask for mild, medium or extra spicy.
How much is Dragon Chicken at Chilli N Chopsticks?
$18.99. It is one of our Chef’s Picks.
Is Dragon Chicken halal?
Yes. Chilli N Chopsticks is halal certified.
Is there a vegetarian version?
Yes. Dragon Paneer is $16.99.
Still have a question? Message us on Instagram @chillichopsticks_kitchener or call 519-208-9775.
