Ghost City Spicy Chicken

Last updated 2026-11-13 — The spicy chicken chunks from Fengdu are also known as plain-boiled chicken, and are a well-known home-style dish in Sichuan. The preparation is very simple: boil the chicken in plain water, cut it into small pieces, then mix together chili oil, monosodium glutamate, sesame oil, white sugar, ground Sichuan peppercorn, and soy sauce, and drizzle the mixture over the chicken. In Fengdu, the chicken is boiled but not overcooked—the meat remains firm yet can be easily torn apart with the teeth and is very easy to eat. The dish boasts a bright red color, tender texture, rich flavor, aromatic spiciness, and a sweet aftertaste, making it a perfect accompaniment to drinks and rice.