In Chongqing, a city full of fireworks, there is a delicacy with its unique spicy and fresh fragrance, which has become the "white moonlight" in the hearts of countless diners - Fengdu Spicy Chicken. This traditional snack from the ghost town of Fengdu not only carries a rich historical and cultural heritage, but also a shining business card of Chongqing's food culture. Today, let's walk into the world of Fengdu spicy chicken and feel the irresistible deliciousness.
Fengdu Spicy Chicken, also known as "Ghost Town Spicy Chicken", its origin is closely connected to the historic ghost town of Fengdu. It is rumored that since the beginning of the Han Dynasty, Fengdu has built a lot of construction in Pingdu Mountain (now known mountain), and the Tang Dynasty built the famous Xiandu Temple, which is today's "Temple of the Son of Heaven". The chicken feet and impermanence standing left and right in front of the gate of Xiandu Temple not only add mystery to this ghost town, but also add a bit of legend to the origin of spicy chicken.
Legend has it that the god of chicken feet was a lustful rooster who did all kinds of bad things, and although he repented after his death, the people still hated him. Therefore, the folk will eat chicken to symbolize the "god of eating chicken feet", which not only relieves the hatred in the heart, but also enjoys the joy of food. Over time, spicy chicken gradually spread and became a special delicacy in Fengdu and even Chongqing.
The reason why Fengdu Spicy Chicken can become a leader in the food industry is inseparable from its selected ingredients and unique production technology. The main ingredient is local free-range chicken, which is firm and delicious, making it the best choice for making spicy chicken. In the production process, the local chicken is first slaughtered, dehaired, sterilized, rinsed, and then goes through a series of complex cooking steps, such as soaking in water, adding ingredients and cooking, cutting and serving, etc., each step embodies the painstaking efforts and wisdom of the craftsman.
In terms of seasoning, Fengdu spicy chicken is even more particular. Seasonings such as spicy seeds, red oil, and soup brine have been carefully proportioned and boiled to form a unique flavor of spicy and fragrant, thick and mellow. In particular, the bright red color is unforgettable. Finally, the seasoning is evenly poured over the chicken pieces, and a plate of Fengdu spicy chicken with full color and flavor is presented to the diners.
The biggest feature of Fengdu spicy chicken is its spicy and fragrant, thick and mellow taste. After the chicken is carefully cooked, the meat is tender, firm and melts in the mouth. And the addition of chili pepper and Sichuan pepper adds an infinite spicy flavor to this dish, which makes people addictive. In addition, Fengdu Spicy Chicken also pays attention to numbness and moderation, spicy but not dry, which not only satisfies the diners' pursuit of spicy, but also does not stimulate the taste buds too much.
Fengdu Spicy Chicken is not only a delicacy, but also an important part of Bayu culture. It carries the love and pursuit of food of the people of Fengdu, and also reflects the unique local food customs and business economy. With the development of tourism, the influence of Fengdu Spicy Chicken has gradually expanded and has become a major attraction for tourists. Many tourists come here just to taste this authentic Chongqing food.