Why Rice Lane comes here for it
Salt & pepper chicken is a Liverpool obsession — and at The Lane it's the signature plate. We brine and double-fry boneless chicken for proper crunch, then finish it in a screaming-hot wok with sliced chilli, white onion and a five-spice-forward salt & pepper blend ground in-house. No gloopy sauce. No shortcuts. Just the version locals come back for.
How we make it
- Brined overnight for juicy, seasoned meat right through.
- Double-fried in clean oil — light first fry, hot second fry for the shatter-crisp shell.
- Wok-tossed with red & green chilli, white onion, garlic and spring onion.
- House seasoning — Sichuan pepper, white pepper, five-spice, sea salt, ground to order.
Ways to order it at The Lane
On the menu as our Signature S&P plate, in a bao, loaded on fries, or stacked into the Match Tray sharer for the football. Veg? Swap the chicken for cauliflower or halloumi — same wok, same seasoning.
See the full menu or call us on 07444 499340 to ask about today's specials.
Find us
The Lane Bar & Kitchen, 265 Rice Lane, Liverpool L9 3BY. Open Mon–Thu 9am–10pm, Fri–Sat 9am–midnight, Sun 10am–10pm. Walk-ins welcome — no booking required.