HOT AND SPICY CHINESE CHICKEN RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and discard water.
• Bring a large pot of fresh water to a boil; add chicken, ginger, and peppercorns. Add more water if needed to cover chicken completely. Cover and cook over high heat until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain and discard water.
• Horizontally chop chicken into 3/4-inch pieces, cutting through the bone and skin. Vertically chop into 3/4-inch squares; transfer to a bowl.
• Combine soy sauce, chile oil, sugar, MSG, and Sichuan peppercorn oil in a bowl to form a sauce; pour over chicken and toss well. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.

Steps:

• Wash the chicken wings in cold water and pat them dry. With a sharp knife, trim off each wing tip right at the joint.
• Combine all the marinade ingredients in a nonreactive container and mix well. Add the wings, cover, and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, or overnight if desired.
• Preheat the grill for 10-15 minutes, with all the burners on high.
• While the grill is preheating, drain the marinade from its container into a nonreactive saucepan. Bring the liquid to a boil for a minute or two, remove pan from heat, and reserve for basting.
• Once the grill is hot, turn one burner off and turn the other(s) to medium. Place the wings over the burner that is off. Close the grill's lid and cook the chicken for 30-35 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and brown. Turn the wings once during the cooking process, basting with the boiled marinade.
• Transfer the wings to a serving platter, and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro, if desired.