沾益辣子鸡
EatZhanyi chili chicken, the dish Qujing is known for
Zhanyi district, Qujing
Named after Zhanyi, just north of Qujing city, where the modern version took off in the late 1980s at roadside restaurants on the old national highway: chicken cooked in a big pot with a heap of dried chilies, served bubbling at the table. Order one pot for the group and eat it with plain rice.
What locals sayMost posts call it Qujing's calling card, and the city lists it as local intangible heritage.
- Time
- 1 hour · Lunch or dinner
- In Chinese
- 沾益辣子鸡
Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
