“中国辣子鸡之乡”山东枣庄举行炒鸡争霸赛

Core Point - The 2025 Zaozhuang Ninth Spicy Chicken Food Culture Consumption Season was inaugurated in Zaozhuang, Shandong, highlighting the city's culinary heritage and its title as "Hometown of Spicy Chicken" awarded by the Chinese Culinary Association in 2016 [3][5][9]. Group 1 - The spicy chicken competition featured participants preparing Zaozhuang's signature dish, showcasing local culinary skills [3][5][11]. - The event attracted both local and foreign guests, emphasizing the cultural exchange and popularity of Zaozhuang spicy chicken [14][15]. - The competition included judges tasting the dishes prepared by contestants, indicating a focus on quality and culinary excellence [11][13].