Sichuan Spicy Chicken Wings

Sichuan Spicy Chicken Wings are a fiery and flavorful dish that brings the bold tastes of Sichuan cuisine right to your table. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of spices and a touch of sweetness, these wings are both crispy and tender, making them an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

• Chicken wings - 500 grams
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Dried red chilies - 5 pieces
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, minced
• Coconut aminos - 2 tablespoons
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Once cooled, grind the toasted spices into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken wings with the ground spice mix, minced garlic, minced ginger, coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the wings are evenly coated.
5. Let the wings marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the marinated chicken wings in a single layer.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are crispy and cooked through.
8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Contains anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger and garlic.

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