Yiyang Chicken

Yiyang Chicken

　　Yiyang Chicken, also known as "Fermented Black Bean Steamed Chicken," is made using tender, plump local free-range chicken as the main ingredient, along with seasonings such as cooking wine, refined salt, pepper, fermented black beans, ginger, and scallions. The chicken is steamed in a basket over high heat. It is characterized by its clear, flavorful broth and tender meat, making it a traditional famous dish of Yiyang.

　　During the Korean War, Shao Shiping, then Governor of Jiangxi Province, was ordered by the central government to lead a delegation to Korea to visit and comfort the Chinese People's Volunteer Army. At a banquet hosted by their Korean hosts, one of the dishes served was "Red Date Steamed Chicken." Upon returning to China, Governor Shao shared this dish with his chefs, suggesting they replace the red dates with fermented black beans. Later, all comrades who visited Governor Shao’s home had the chance to taste "Fermented Black Bean Steamed Chicken." Since Governor Shao was originally from Yiyang County, the dish came to be known as "Yiyang Chicken."

　　Ingredients: Tender plump hen, fermented black beans, ginger slices, scallion bunch, cooking wine, refined salt, monosodium glutamate.

　　Preparation: Cut the chicken into long strips, blanch it, then add the auxiliary ingredients and seasonings, cover, and steam until tender.