Fuliji braised chicken 符离集烧鸡
Fuliji braised chicken is featured among the local specialties of Anhui.
Chicken is seasoned and braised until tender. Eat it as a shared Suzhou-area dish or buy a cooked takeaway portion.
How it is made
Chicken is seasoned and cooked in an aromatic braising liquid until tender; preparation may include an initial coloring stage before the braise. It is commonly sold as a whole cooked bird.
Flavour & texture
The meat is soft and savory, while the skin carries a deeper spice aroma. Leg and breast portions offer different levels of richness.
Local roots & traditions
Fuliji chicken is associated with Fuliji near Suzhou in northern Anhui, distinct from the similarly spelled Suzhou in Jiangsu.
How to order Fuliji braised chicken
Check the portion and storage instructions when buying it to take away.
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Questions before you order
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Show 符离集烧鸡 for Fuliji braised chicken. Check the portion and storage instructions when buying it to take away.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.