Chongqing Spicy Chicken
Chongqing Spicy Chicken is a bold and fiery dish from Sichuan cuisine, characterized by crispy fried chicken pieces drenched in a fragrant, numbing chili-oil sauce. This dish highlights the signature Sichuan flavors of mala (numbing and spicy), combining Sichuan peppercorns with dried chili peppers to create a unique sensory experience. It is a popular dish that reflects the vibrant street food culture of Chongqing city.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams
- 50 grams
- 2 tablespoons
- 4 cloves
- 1 inch piece
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 3 tablespoons
- for deep frying
- 2 stalks
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Sichuan Chinese
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Originating from the city of Chongqing, this dish evolved as a street food favorite, showcasing the local penchant for intensely spicy and numbing flavors that define Sichuan cuisine.
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