Jiading dressed poached chicken 嘉定白宰鸡
Jiading dressed poached chicken is featured among the local specialties of Leshan.
Chopped poached chicken is soaked in a sweet-spicy red-chili dressing. Order it as a cold shared dish in Leshan and watch for small bones.
How it is made
Chicken is poached, chopped and dressed with a red-chili sauce that balances savory seasoning and sweetness. The meat is served cool or at room temperature rather than as a hot stir-fry.
Flavour & texture
Smooth skin and firm, juicy chicken meet an aromatic, sweet-spicy coating. Small bones remain in the chopped pieces.
Local roots & traditions
Jiading is an older name associated with Leshan, and this white-cut chicken belongs to the city's cold-dish repertoire.
How to order Jiading dressed poached chicken
Ask how sweet and hot the dressing is and take care with bone edges.
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Questions before you order
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Show 嘉定白宰鸡 for Jiading dressed poached chicken. Ask how sweet and hot the dressing is and take care with bone edges.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.