I'm a huge fan of Asian foods of all sorts. I also like really spicy food, although by American standards, not Thai standards. Thai people are crazy. In Thailand, I could handle the average heat served to me, but a few dishes nearly killed me. However, I'm usually safe in the US.
Tonight I ordered "Spicy Chicken" off of Seamless. (An online ordering service, like GrubHub.) There was no description, but that's pretty common.
Here's what I was delivered.
After a few bites, I wasn't as confident. I decided to sort it.
So, as you can see above, the majority of the container was red chilies. I like chilies, but more as a flavor enhancer or a garnish and not so much as the main ingredient. I didn't even ask for extra spicy. I think the chef was a sadist. I can picture him laughing as the food goes out the door to the unsuspecting online victim.
What would be a better name for this dish? Spicy chicken seems misleading.
Perhaps:
- Flaming Chicken of the Volcano
- Death by Chili
- Bowl of Chilies (garnished with Chicken)
- The Chinese Chili Challenge
Or maybe at least a warning that the dish is not actually meant to be consumed? Maybe this was supposed to make the apartment smell nice? Or it was a medicine for someone with chills?
I don't know. Anyway, beware the "Spicy Chicken".
Tonight I ordered "Spicy Chicken" off of Seamless. (An online ordering service, like GrubHub.) There was no description, but that's pretty common.
Here's what I was delivered.
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| OK, looks heavy on the peppers, but I can do this. |
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| Was this a joke? |
What would be a better name for this dish? Spicy chicken seems misleading.
Perhaps:
- Flaming Chicken of the Volcano
- Death by Chili
- Bowl of Chilies (garnished with Chicken)
- The Chinese Chili Challenge
Or maybe at least a warning that the dish is not actually meant to be consumed? Maybe this was supposed to make the apartment smell nice? Or it was a medicine for someone with chills?
I don't know. Anyway, beware the "Spicy Chicken".


How about Chicken fried Chilis?
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