Gele Mountain spicy chicken 歌乐山辣子鸡
Gele Mountain spicy chicken is featured among the local specialties of Chongqing.
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This Chongqing specialty gives a shared meal a concentrated chili-rich chicken dish; balance the table with other textures.
How it is made
Chicken is chopped into small bone-in pieces, fried and tossed with a large quantity of dried chilies, Sichuan pepper and aromatics. The peppers perfume the chicken rather than all being intended for eating.
Flavour & texture
The chicken has dry, crisp edges and concentrated savory flavor, surrounded by a smoky, spicy and numbing aroma. Small bones require attention.
Local roots & traditions
Laziji is closely associated with Gele Mountain in Chongqing.
How to order Gele Mountain spicy chicken
Share the plate, pick out the chicken pieces carefully and order a milder vegetable dish alongside.
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Chicken is cooked with an abundant peppercorn seasoning, often alongside other aromatics that reinforce its fragrance. The exact cooking method and use of fresh or dried peppercorns depend on the kitchen. The defining sensation is citrus-like peppercorn aroma and tongue-tingling numbness, with savory chicken underneath. Chili heat may be a separate, additional element.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 歌乐山辣子鸡 for Gele Mountain spicy chicken. Share the plate, pick out the chicken pieces carefully and order a milder vegetable dish alongside.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.