At the table
Ask which cooking style is offered and how sweet or spicy it is. Let hot pieces cool, separate small portions and carefully pick off the edible meat and skin. Leave the bones on a separate plate.
Many small bones and sharp cut edges remain. Contains chicken and sesame; sauces may contain soy, wheat or shellfish. Some marinades use beer; cooking does not guarantee that all alcohol disappears.
The photo shows one grilled version, not a standard formula for every shop. Confirm sauces, seasoning and alcohol use when ordering.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Shenyang also has simmered, smoked, fried and dressed chicken frames. Soy sauce, oyster sauce, five-spice, garlic, ginger, onion, beer, fresh chili, vinegar or honey may appear in different preparations.
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory, sweet and chili-spiced, with toasted sesame and cumin.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Roasted skin and small chewy pieces of meat around many bones.
- How it’s made
- The frames are seasoned and grilled or oven-roasted, then may be cut into pieces. Marinades and finishing sauces vary.
Shenyang also has simmered, smoked, fried and dressed chicken frames. Soy sauce, oyster sauce, five-spice, garlic, ginger, onion, beer, fresh chili, vinegar or honey may appear in different preparations.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Liaoning.
About this regional connection
Liaoning: Shenyang chickenframe snack, multiple preparations.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有沈阳鸡架吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A snack enjoyed around the bones
Chicken frames are a familiar Shenyang street snack and casual shared dish. The appeal is the seasoned skin and small morsels around the bones, with several distinct cooking styles to choose from.