Spicy Sichuan Chicken (La Zi Ji) Fiery Sichuan Dry-Fried Chicken with Chilies and Peppercorns Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup dried red chilies (mild to hot, depending on preference) 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 inch ginger, sliced 2 scallions, chopped Oil for deep frying Directions: In a bowl, marinate the chicken with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, salt, white pepper, and cornstarch for 15–20 minutes. Heat enough oil in a wok or deep skillet to deep fry. Once hot (about 350°F/175°C), fry the marinated chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Remove excess oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Reheat and stir-fry Sichuan peppercorns for 10 seconds until fragrant. Add dried red chilies, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 30–40 seconds until aromatic. Add the fried chicken and toss everything together for 1–2 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped scallions before serving. Enjoy hot with steamed rice or as part of a shared meal. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #sichuanchicken #laziji #spicychinesefood #dryfriedchicken #sichuankitchen #chinesehotdish #crispychickenbites #authenticchinese #hotandnumbing #peppercornchicken #spicyrecipes #wokcooking #chinesetakeoutstyle #spicyasianfood #fireinchicken #szechuanflavors #deepfriedchicken #redchiliheat #scallionchicken #hotchickenalert Craving something bold? Spicy Sichuan Chicken (La Zi Ji) is an explosion of heat and flavor—crispy chicken tossed with chilies and peppercorns!

Bang Bang Chicken Bites Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Bites with Sweet and Spicy Sauce Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Vegetable oil for frying For the Bang Bang Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce 1 tablespoon sriracha (or more to taste) 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon rice vinegar Directions: Place chicken cubes in a bowl with buttermilk and let marinate for 15–30 minutes. In another bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot (350°F/175°C). Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture and shake off excess. Fry chicken in batches, about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth. Toss the crispy chicken bites with the sauce until evenly coated or serve the sauce on the side for dipping. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #bangbangchicken #crispychicken #chickenbites #easychickenrecipes #sweetandspicy #chickendinner #friedchicken #chickentreats #familymeals #appetizerideas #comfortfood #asianinspired #weeknightdinner #srirachachicken #spicychickenbites #partyfood #crispygoodness #chickensnack #quickmeals #easyhomemade Get ready to fall in love with these Bang Bang Chicken Bites! Crispy, juicy, and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce that’s totally addictive!