Crispy on the outside and juicy inside, our Salt and Pepper Chicken is wok-tossed with fresh garlic, chilies, and green onion in classic Szechuan style. It's one of the most requested dishes at The Pink Pearl Restaurant, a long-standing Chinese restaurant on Macleod Trail SW serving the Beltline and downtown Calgary since 1989.
Salt and Pepper Chicken is a beloved Szechuan-style favourite, and at The Pink Pearl Restaurant we make it the traditional way: bite-sized pieces of chicken are lightly battered and fried until golden and crackling-crisp, then wok-tossed with a hand-cut blend of garlic, fresh chilies, green onion, and a fragrant salt-and-pepper seasoning.
The result is a dish that's bold, aromatic, and satisfying without being overly heavy — perfect on its own, alongside steamed rice, or as part of our Meal for Two and Meal for Four combo specials. It's a top pick for Chinese food lovers across the Beltline, Mission, and downtown Calgary looking for authentic Szechuan flavour.
Beltline Resident
"The salt and pepper chicken here is unreal - perfectly crispy every time and loaded with garlic and chili. My go-to order from Pink Pearl."
May 12, 2024
Downtown Calgary
"Ordered delivery on a whim and wow, the chicken arrived hot and so crunchy. Generous portion too - will definitely order again."
April 3, 2024
Mission Regular
"Been coming to Pink Pearl for years and the salt and pepper chicken never disappoints. Great balance of spice and flavour."
March 22, 2024