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泡椒鸡珍鸡心 (Pao Jiao Ji Zhen Ji Xin) For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . We also have lots of fun vegetarian dishes . Ingredients 1.25 lb. chicken gizzard and heart 2 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon white wine     2 teaspoon salt A dozen slices of fresh ginger 1 dozen pickled chili 2 dried red chili 2 Thai chili 1 pinch of Sichuan peppercorn 1 green onion (why buy from store? grow your own green onion ) Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1. Boil a pot of water (6 cups), add a few slices of ginger and chopped green onion, this may take 10 minutes. 2. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the pickle sauce: 2 cups of icy water 2 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon white wine     2 teaspoon salt A few slices of fresh ginger 1 dozen pickled chili (substitute this with other types of chili such as Thai chili if not available) 2 dried red chili 2 chopped Thai chili A pinch of Sichuan pepperc...

青蒜泰椒炒鸡丝(Qing Suan Tai Jiao Chao Ji Si) I always love the strong aroma of fresh garlic chive (available in most Chinese grocery stores), it is perfect for any stir fried meat dishes. Adding the spiciness of Thai chili gives the dish more kick. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . We also have lots of fun vegetarian dishes . Ingredients About 0.6 lb. chicken breast with skin on 1/3 lb. fresh garlic chive 3 tablespoon canola oil A pinch of salt Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2-3 Cooking Steps 1. Get about 0.6 lb. chicken breast with skin on. The weight can vary a little bit, skin on or not does not really matter much, it is up to your taste and preference. 2. Cut the breast into thin slices. Add 2 tablespoon corn starch, mix evenly. 3. Get about 1/3 lb. fresh garlic chives (available in most Chinese grocery stores), cut off the root part, rinse clean under tap water, cut into slices. 4. Heat a non sticky wok, add 2 tablespoon canola oil, 1 ...

口水鸡 (Kou Shui Ji) Free range chicken is the best option to make this dish with its little bit chewy texture of the skin and meat. Free range chicken only available in some Chinese supermarkets. The free range chicken I bought was 4 lb., thus I decided to divide the chicken to make 2 dishes, the head, neck, wings, thighs and drumsticks went to  Chinese Rooster Stew , the rest of the chicken is used for this dish. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients The body of 1 free range chicken (available in some Chinese super market) Salt to marinate 4 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoon  chili oil (easy homemade in 5 minutes)  1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorn oil A few slices of ginger 1 green onion (why buy from store? grow your own green onion ) Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 60 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1. Buy free range chicken from Chinese supermarket if possible. This type of chicken has tighter muscle and skin, which makes the text...

Free range chicken always tastes better than mass farm raised chicken. Sometimes some Chinese supermarkets carry them. I happened to buy one recently and could not wait to make a stew out of it. Head, neck, wings, thighs and drumsticks were used in this dish, the body went to  Spicy Sichuan Style Chicken Salad . Essentially a 4 pound chicken can make 2 dishes. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients 1 fresh free range rooster (available in some Chinese supermarket), around 4 lb. Head, neck, wings, thighs and drumsticks used in this dish. 1 tablespoon white wine 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar A few slices of ginger 1 green onion (why buy from store? grow your own green onion ) Preparation Time:  15 minutes Cooking Time:  35 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1. Buy freshly butchered rooster (available in some Chinese supermarket). Rinse clean. 2. Cut off the cock's head, neck, wings, drumstick, thighs, thes...

铸铁锅箭鸡大腿 (Zhu Tie Guo Jian Ji Da Tui) Cast iron skillet became my favorite cooking ware these days, the meat cooked with it is so juicy, tender and full of flavor. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients 3 chicken thigh 2% salt based on thigh weight 2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 m0garlic cloves A few slices of ginger 1 green onion (why buy from store? grow your own green onion ) Preparation Time:  5 minutes with overnight marinate Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 3 chicken thighs Cooking Steps 1. Get 3 chicken thighs, marinate with 2% salt overnight for best result. 3 thighs fit in one skillet, add more portions based on your need. 2. Heat a cast iron skillet for 3 or 4 minutes using high heat, hover hand over the top to feel the heat, never touch the skillet to test the temperature. Always wear mitten to handle cast iron skillet during cooking. 3. Place a few slices of ginger to the skillet surface. 4  Rinse off salt from the t...

鸡翅炖蘑菇 (Ji Chi Dun Mo Gu) Chicken wing stew is very quick and tasty dish, this simple dish adds delicious oyster mushroom. It can be ready within 30 minutes . For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients 2 lb. Chicken wings 1/ lb. King oyster mushroom 3 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar A few slices of ginger 1 green onion (why buy from store? grow your own green onion ) Preparation Time:  10 minutes Cooking Time:  20 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1. Get 2 lb. Chicken wings , marinate with 2% salt overnight for best result, if you are in a hurry, you skip this step. 2. Rinse off the salt from the wings, cut onto the wing joints to have separate pieces. 3. Add the wing pieces onto a non sticky wok, no overlaps, use medium heat, cover and pan fry for 5 minutes or until the bottom side turns light golden brown. Flip the wings to pan fry the other side for 5 minutes or so or until the bottom side turns light golden brown. 4. Add a few slices of gin...

泰式凉拌鸡 ( Tai Shi Liang Ban Ji) It is always fun to try different style of cuisine. This simple chicken salad is my first experiment with the unique Thai ingredient such as fish sauce. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients 3 lb. Chicken leg quarter 2 tablespoon salt for marinating  1 teaspoon salt for cooking the chicken For sauce:  2 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 2 red chili Fresh vegetable: 1/3 cup cucumber slices 1/3 cup red onion slices 1/3 cup coarse chopped cilantro 1/3 cup crushed roasted peanuts A few slices of ginger 1 green onion (why buy from store? grow your own green onion ) Preparation Time:  10 minutes with overnight marinating Cooking Time: 90 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1. Marinate 3 lb. chicken leg quarters with 2 % salt overnight for best result. 2. Add 5 cups of water to a large pot, add 1 teaspoon salt, add a few slices of ginger, 1 coarse chopped green onion, boil. 3. Rinse off t...

绍兴花雕醉鸡 (Shao Xin Hua Diao Zui Ji) Chicken salad with traditional wine from Shao Xin region is a very popular dish. I have been thinking of trying this recipe for a while. I bought the Shao Xin Hua Diao wine last weekend, and experimented with the simplest ingredients, the result turned out to be great. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients 3 lb. Chicken leg quarter  2 tablespoon salt for marinating the chicken 2 teaspoon salt for cooking and sauce 1/2 cup of Shao Xin Hua Diao wine (绍兴花雕) 5 fresh red chili A few slices of ginger 1 green onion (why buy from store? grow your own green onion ) Preparation Time: 10 minutes with 2 nights marinating Cooking Time:  90 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1. Marinate 3 lb. chicken leg quarters with 2 % salt overnight for best result. 2. Add 5 cups of water to a large pot, add 1 teaspoon salt, add a few slices of ginger, 1 coarse chopped green onion, boil. 3. Rinse off the salt from the chicken legs, remove un...

奶香鸡腿 (Nai Xiang Ji Tui) For food lovers like me, there is no boundary for having all kinds of cooking adventures. This is my first time to try making creamy chicken , and it turned out to be great. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients 1 chicken leg quarter (about 1 lb.) 3/4 cup of 2%milk 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon sugar 1 green onion (why buy from store? grow your own green onion ) Preparation Time:  10 minutes with overnight marinating time Cooking Time:  25 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1. Get 1 lb. Chicken leg, measure 2 percent salt based on chicken weight, sprinkle the salt evenly onto the leg surface, place in fridge to marinate overnight. 2. Rinse clean the chicken, cut into 1 or 2 inch size chunk, place on a non sticky wok, sprinkle black pepper onto the chicken, pan fry for 5 minutes or until the bottom side turns light golden brown. 3. Flip the chicken to pan fry the other s...