Shaanxi Hulu Chicken

About Hulu Chicken

A whole chicken marinated in soy sauce and spices, wrapped in lotus leaves, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Known as one of the most famous traditional dishes of Xi'an, dating back to the Tang Dynasty.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces of chicken
• Appropriate amount of cooking oil
• Salt as appropriate
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Cooking wine 1 spoon
• Onion, ginger and garlic appropriate amount

Instructions

1. 1. Wash and cut the chicken into pieces, add cooking wine and a little soy sauce and marinate for 15 minutes
2. 2. Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot and heat it over high heat until it is 70% hot.
3. 3. Add the chicken and stir-fry quickly over high heat until it changes color.
4. 4. Add onion, ginger and garlic and continue to stir-fry until cooked through
5. 5. Add salt, soy sauce and cooking wine to taste, stir-fry over high heat and serve evenly.
6. 6. Remove from the pan and serve on a plate

Cultural Notes

Shaanxi Hulu Chicken is a celebrated dish from Shaanxi Cuisine, beloved for its distinctive flavors and traditional preparation. It embodies the rich culinary heritage and cultural traditions of the region, often featured at festivals, family gatherings, and local restaurants.