At the table
Separate the meat from the bones and share small pieces.
Bones can remain in the tender meat; check each piece before eating.
The seasoned stock and spice blend vary between makers.
Tender braised chicken is easy to share as small pieces with a savory, lightly sweet glaze; remove the bones and cool it first.
Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
The chicken is braised in seasoned old stock.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Tender meat.
- How it’s made
- Coat a tucked whole chicken with sugar and honey water, fry, then braise in seasoned old stock.
The chicken is braised in seasoned old stock.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Anhui.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有符离集烧鸡吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Fuliji braised chicken: a place name carried by craft
The name Fuliji ties this braised chicken to a town in Suzhou. A national geographical-indication standard for the product was published in 2006 and took effect in 2007; the craft entered Anhui’s provincial intangible-heritage list in 2008. The preparation passes through more than ten stages, including shaping the bird, drying it, brushing on malt syrup or honey water, frying, and braising it with spices. The sequence helps explain the finished chicken’s golden skin and carefully folded form.
