Firewood chicken (柴火鸡/chái huǒ jī)

柴火鸡 (chái huǒ jī)

Firewood chicken is a modern dish popular in Southwest China which fully showcases the characteristics of Sichuan cuisine and Sichuan hotpot. The cooking method is simple and the flavor is spicy and delicious.

Firewood or carbon fire is often used to cook this dish. It is much closer to nature and makes the chicken tender with a savory smell.