Dongguan Spicy Chicken

Dongguan Spicy Chicken

　　Dongguan Spicy Chicken was created in 1990. Thanks to its strong local flavor, it gained immense popularity among customers and enjoyed brisk business, earning some local renown. This success also led to the development of a regional specialty dish — "Dongguan Spicy Chicken" — and a cluster of restaurants serving it.

What truly established "Dongguan Spicy Chicken" as a signature regional dish, spreading its fame across Nanchong and gradually elevating its status, was when a group of food enthusiasts and gourmets from Nanchong tried the dish in Dongguan Town around the year 2000. Captivated by its delicious taste, they spread the word, leading to a growing "Dongguan Spicy Chicken" craze in Nanchong. The original creator of authentic "Dongguan Spicy Chicken," Ms. Li Jinchun, officially registered the trademark "Dongguan Spicy Chicken" with the National Administration for Industry and Commerce in April 2004. The dish has since evolved from a relatively simple spicy chicken offering to a diverse menu anchored by the flagship "Dongguan Spicy Chicken," along with other signature dishes such as eel braised in rice flour and spicy boiled fish.

While delicious, the dishes also emphasize a new philosophy of green, eco-friendly cuisine. Ingredients are carefully selected, including free-range chicken from local farms, pickled chili peppers, ginger, and freshly pressed rapeseed oil. This commitment has resulted in a uniquely flavored dish that has been embraced by consumers from all walks of life.

Dongguan Spicy Chicken Address: By the side of National Highway 318, Mazengqiao Village, Dongguan Town, Gaoping District. This restaurant does not have any branches. Please beware of scams.