As a classic of Chinese cuisine, roast chicken has attracted the attention of countless diners with its unique taste and enticing aroma.
Whether it is in the past era or in the current era of continuous improvement of living standards, roast chicken is a must-have dish on people's tables.
Whether it is visiting relatives and friends, or celebrating the New Year's holidays, roast chicken can basically be seen on the dining table.
Although there are a variety of food options available these days, the mention of the name rotisserie chicken still makes people drool.
And the taste of the Chinese roast chicken is unforgettable.
Shandong Dezhou grilled chicken.
China's Texas Grilled Chicken originated in Dezhou City, Shandong Province, and is known as "the first chicken in the world".
Its glorious history dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It was once listed as a tribute to Shandong and sent to the imperial palace for the emperor and the royal family to enjoy.
The charm of Texas Grilled Chicken lies in the variety and richness of flavors. According to the taste needs of different diners, Texas Grilled Chicken has launched a variety of flavor options such as original, spiced, and spicy. Each flavor is unique and satisfies the taste buds of different people.
And the nutritional value of Texas grilled chicken cannot be ignored. Using high-quality local chicken as raw materials, combined with traditional cooking techniques, grilled chicken is rich in protein and a variety of trace elements, delicious and healthy.
It can be said that Texas Grilled Chicken is not only a delicacy, but also a treasure of Chinese food culture.
There is also an interesting legend about the origin of Texas Grilled Chicken.
Legend has it that a long time ago, a chef named Cao accidentally overcooked chicken during the cooking process.
He had thought that the chicken would lose its deliciousness. Unexpectedly, when the chicken came out of the pot, I unexpectedly found that its meat was more tender and delicious.
After that, Texas Grilled Chicken became known for its unique taste and craftsmanship.
Nowadays, Texas grilled chicken has become one of the representatives of Shandong cuisine, attracting countless tourists to come to taste.
Whether it's a family dinner or a business dinner, Texas Grilled Chicken has become an indispensable delicacy.
Anhui Fuliji roast chicken.
In Suzhou City, Anhui Province, the most famous snack is "Fuliji Roast Chicken".
It is said that the name of "Fuliji Roast Chicken" is a legend in the Ming Dynasty, when a group of ** held a banquet here, one of the chefs accidentally put the chicken in the fire to roast, and found that the roasted bird was much better than usual.
Since then, the people of this small town have begun to try this method to make chicken, and gradually formed a unique production process, and finally there is what we now call "Fuliji Roast Chicken".
The authentic Fuliji roast chicken is made of local free-range local chicken and local hemp chicken, which is slightly smaller in size, but the meat is tender and delicious.
When roasting chicken, it must be slowly cooked through more than a dozen processes such as knife shape, bleaching, blanching, and bone crushing. This not only gives the chicken a special flavor, but also makes it tender and juicy.
When you take a bite of the Fuliji roast chicken, you will have a huge sense of satisfaction.
The chicken is delicate and delicious, and the meat is tender, not dry and tasteless like other regular roast chickens. And there is another feature of Fuliji roast chicken, that is, even chicken bones can be eaten, which is also one of its highlights.
As the local folk proverb goes, "A chicken is a chicken, and the bones are fragrant".
It is said that the complete chicken bones found in the tomb of King Chu in the Han Dynasty are the remains of "Fuligong chicken", which shows that Fuligong roast chicken has a long history.
In 1956, Fuliji roast chicken was listed as a famous dish in China, and in 2005, it was protected as a geographical indication product, and now it is a well-known local delicacy at home and abroad.
Of course, if you don't like such a troublesome method, you can also go to the market to buy the processed "Fuliji Roast Chicken".
After mechanized production, although these roast chickens are not as authentic as those cooked by hand, they still retain a unique flavor, with a golden skin and a juicy and delicious inside, which makes people feel great at first sight.
If you want to experience China's ancient food culture, try Suzhou's authentic Fuliji roast chicken.
Roast chicken ditch gang.
Among China's many regional cuisines, there is a type of roast chicken that is known as the first of China's four famous chickens, and that is the goubangzi smoked chicken from Beizhen City, Liaoning Province.
Goubangzi smoked chicken is not only a simple food, but also carries a culture and memory.
Its origins alone are legendary.
It is said that the origin of Goubangzi smoked chicken can be traced back to the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty.
At that time, there was a person named Yin Yucheng who grew up in Anhui. When he was young, he left his hometown of Anhui alone and came to the vast northeast.
The beautiful scenery and simple and kind people here allowed Yin Yucheng to find his ideal home, and Jinzhougou Bangzi also found his career direction here - to open a restaurant.
By chance, Yin Yucheng met a chef who had served the royal family.
The chef taught him a mysterious cooking method that we now call smoked chicken.
After that, Yin Yucheng began his path of innovation, constantly improving the dish, which eventually led to the formation of what we now know as Goubangzi Smoked Chicken.
The reason why Goubangzi smoked chicken is so widely popular is closely related to its production process and materials.
According to reports, the production process of goubangzi smoked chicken is complex and exquisite, and it needs to go through 16 processes. From material selection, storage, processing to molding, we are very particular, and the materials used are also very exquisite. More than 30 kinds of natural spices and four generations of old soup have also laid the foundation for the deliciousness of Goubangzi smoked chicken.
Moreover, the uniqueness of Goubangzi smoked chicken is also reflected in its special smoking method. This famous dish is not just a simple stew, but combines the two techniques of sugar smoking and smoking, giving it a unique flavor.
In the final stage of smoking, the chicken is brushed with sesame oil and sugar is added. At high temperatures, the sugar melts and tumbles to create a unique caramel color, and the rich aroma penetrates directly into the chicken through the skin.
This not only improves the color beauty of the finished product, but also gives it a richer aroma.
It can be said that Goubangzi smoked chicken has a profound cultural heritage and distinctive local characteristics.
Jiangsu Changshu is called flower chicken.
If you are a fan of martial arts, you may remember the stories of those martial arts masters making magical dishes.
One of the most famous is the flower chicken made by Huang Rong in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", which made the hero Hong Qigong on the side addicted.
So what is this traditional dish from the rivers and lakes?
According to historical records, the history of calling Huaji can be traced back to the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty.
At that time, a poor man (also known as the legendary beggar) got a chicken in the market, but because he had no cooking utensils and spices, he came up with such a strange method: first kill the chicken, remove the internal organs, and then wrap the feathers in a thick layer of mud and burn them in the fire.
When it's done, with a light pat, the mud will crack open, revealing the chicken inside.
Unexpectedly, after eating this chicken, it was so delicious that the beggars were full of praise.
It just so happened that a passing college student was also attracted by its delicacy and learned to make and spread it. This unique dish is named "Hua Ji", which is the legend of the origin of Hua Ji.
Legend has it that beggars marinate chicken, wrap it in lotus leaves, wrap it in yellow mud, and simmer it over a fire. When eating, they gently crack open the mud shell, and the chicken inside is ruddy, fragrant, soft and delicious.
This production process is unique, and the deliciousness of the chicken is perfectly combined with the fragrance of lotus leaves, making the flavor of the chicken very unique.
However, after many improvements and developments, it is no longer so primitive and rough.
In addition to a more delicate and beautiful appearance, the flavors are also very diverse. You can choose different flavors such as plain or spicy to meet the needs of different people.
Changshu Zhaohua Chicken is famous for its delicate and refreshing meat, sweet and delicious lotus leaf aroma and unique production technology.
Today, Changshu called flower chicken has become one of the representative dishes in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and is deeply loved by tourists and locals.
Roast chicken at Henan Daokou.
It can be said that roast chicken is a frequent visitor to the train station.
In other words, in the word-of-mouth spread of Daokou roast chicken, the green train has played an important role.
In the era of the Green Train, people weren't that well-informed and could only learn about some other places by chatting with people from all over the world on the train.
At that time, on the train, the roast chicken at the crossing was the "resident guest" on the cart, and the attendant often pushed the cart through the train aisle.
At this time, the fragrance of roast chicken came out.
Gradually, people also learned about the deliciousness of Daokou roast chicken.
It is said that the reputation of roast chicken was made during the Qianlong period.
According to the "Huaxian Chronicle", when Qianlong was touring the south, he suddenly smelled a fragrance.
And that's the taste of Daokou roast chicken.
Daokou roast chicken is crispy, soft, salty, and delicious, and it tastes fat but not greasy. It can even be said that when a person is full, he can eat a little more.
There are many types of roast chicken in China with different flavors.
Whether you've tried any of these five famous roast chickens or tasted the delicious roast chicken unique to your hometown, there are always more surprises waiting to be explored and discovered in the world of food.