Yanglang Spicy Chicken

Yanglang Spicy Chicken

　　 To enjoy authentic Yanglang Spicy Chicken, you have to go to its place of origin—Yanglang in Xifeng. Yanglang doesn’t refer to just one village, but rather an entire surrounding area. Located 76 kilometers from Guiyang and situated next to the Xifeng Concentration Camp, a national patriotic education base, visitors on their way to tour the camp must pass through this place. Food gains extra flavor through culture. Among the local favorites, the most renowned is the spicy chicken restaurant opened by Huang Nanwu along National Highway 210, near the memorial museum of the concentration camp.

　　Yanglang Spicy Chicken is a brand created single-handedly by Huang Nanwu. In 1979, he opened a small spicy chicken snack shop along National Highway 210, near the Xifeng Concentration Camp Revolutionary History Memorial. Through long-term experimentation and practice, he developed a unique technique for preparing spicy chicken. The dish turned out spicy, tender, aromatic, and visually appealing, forming a distinct local specialty that quickly won over both passing drivers and locals. From humble beginnings, Huang Nanwu’s Yanglang Spicy Chicken gradually gained fame and became recognized alongside other renowned local delicacies such as “Kaili Sour Soup Series, Zunyi Tofu Pudding Series, Huajiang Dog Meat, Guiyang Sìwáwa (Wrapping Pig’s Feet), and Weining Buckwheat Series.”

　　Yanglang Spicy Chicken is made from locally raised free-range chickens using a special cooking process. With its golden color, smooth and tender texture, and delicious taste, it boasts strong Guizhou characteristics and has become a popular delicacy across central Guizhou, also gaining fame in Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan, and beyond. In 2002, Yanglang Spicy Chicken was honored with the title of “Famous Snack of Guiyang.”