At the table
Eat the chicken and onion together with a little dressing. Check for small bones before taking a bite.
Contains chicken; small bones may remain. Chili heat and Sichuan-pepper numbing vary, so ask about the seasoning if you are sensitive to either.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Onion or scallion can be used; spice mixtures vary.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Numbing, spicy and savory.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Firm chicken with springy skin.
- How it’s made
- Simmer chicken until cooked through with spices and dried chili, cool and shred; toss with seasoned broth, onion, scallion and Sichuan-pepper oil. Fresh chili strips may be added.
Onion or scallion can be used; spice mixtures vary.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Xinjiang.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有新疆椒麻鸡吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A shared plate in Hutubi
In Hutubi, this hand-shredded chicken appears at family gatherings and meals with guests, as well as street stalls. Cool chicken, crisp onion and a numbing, spicy dressing make it a lively dish to share. The spice blend varies between cooks.