Sheldon’s Spicy “Bazinga” Chicken

This recipe is for Sheldon's spicy chicken from the show Big Bang Theory. It's not bad. Spicy with a numbing tingle.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup canola oil, plus more for frying
• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced 1/2 inch cubes
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 3  egg whites, whipped
• 1⁄4 cup  rice flour
• 1⁄4 cup garlic clove, cut into halves
• 1⁄4 cup ginger, peeled sliced into coins
• 1⁄4 cup szechuan peppercorns, finely ground
• 1  lb  szechuan chile, dried
• 1⁄2 cup scallion, white section cut into 1/2 inch lengths
• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons  sesame oil
•  scallion top (garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat oil for frying to 365 degrees F.
2. Season cubed chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Toss in a bowl with the egg whites to cover and then dredge in the rice flour.
3. Fry the chicken until crisp. Remove from pan and keep warm.
4. Heat the remaining 1/4 cup canola oil in a large skillet and add the garlic, ginger and Szechuan pepper. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
5. Add the dried chiles and stir-fry for 30 second more.
6. Add the chicken, scallion whites, soy sauce and sesame oil and stir-fry until all of the liquid has evaporated.
7. Serve garnished with the scallion tops along with hot cooked rice.