280 fried chicken recipes

Velveted shredded chicken tossed with toasted sesame seeds, dark soy, rice wine, and Sichuan peppercorns. A classic Chinese stir-fry with silky texture in every bite.

Chicken cubes marinated with ginger and scallion get deep-fried until golden, then tossed with dried chilies and crumpled tangerine peel for this Sichuan-style dish.

Chicken rolls stuffed with ham, sage, and garlic, pounded thin, rolled into spirals, and pan-fried until golden. A simple roulade ready in under an hour.

Oaxacan black mole simmered with charred pasilla chiles, Mexican chocolate, toasted nuts, and fried tortillas. The iconic sauce of saints and celebrations, spooned over poached chicken.

Cuban-style chicken picadillo with tomato sauce, white wine, cumin, capers, raisins, and green olives. Serve over white rice with fried plantains for the full island experience.

Baked chicken fingers coated in yogurt and herb-seasoned cracker crumbs with a hint of curry. Crispy, low-calorie, and kid-approved with no deep frying required.

Korean japchae (chop chae) with sweet potato cellophane noodles, marinated beef or chicken, mushrooms, snow peas, and egg strip garnish. The classic Korean stir-fried noodle dish.

Chinese-American General Tso's chicken with crispy deep-fried bites tossed in a sweet-and-tangy chili-garlic-ginger sauce. Better than takeout, ready in under two hours including marinade time.

Cajun chicken nuggets pan-fried in a spiced breadcrumb and onion soup mix coating with chili powder, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Kid-pleasing appetizer with grown-up Southern heat.

British-Indian balti curry made from leftover roast chicken, garlic, onion, and balti masala paste. Stir-fried in a karahi and finished with fresh coriander in 15 minutes.

Minced chicken bound in a thick béchamel with mayo, shaped into balls, triple-coated in flour, egg, and crushed saltines, then deep-fried until shatteringly crisp and golden.

Ga Xao Xa Ot is a classic Vietnamese stir-fry of chicken with lemongrass, chili, and caramel fish sauce. Sticky, fragrant, and bursting with sweet-savory-spicy depth.

Chinese-style chicken with snow peas, mushrooms, and celery in a ginger-soy sauce thickened with cornstarch. A simple one-skillet stir-fry dinner ready in 45 minutes.

Japanese gyoza dumplings with seasoned pork and napa cabbage filling, pan-fried golden then steamed in chicken stock for crispy bottoms and tender tops. Ruth's classic family recipe.

Chinese clay pot crab stir-fried with fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, and scallions in rice wine and chicken stock. A dramatic, fragrant shellfish dish ready in 25 minutes.

Homemade Cajun chicken nuggets coated in onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, and thyme. Pan-fried or microwaved. Makes about 5 dozen bite-sized pieces for a crowd.