Qudi Jinli Roast Chicken

Qudi Jinli Roast Chicken

　　The Jinli family's roast chicken in Qudi Town was first created in the early 20th century and has a history of nearly 100 years. Today, the Jinli Roast Chicken shop has relocated from Jinli Village to the seat of the Qudi Town Government (East Qudi Street). The current owner, Wang Xingshan, has developed and innovated upon the roasting techniques of his predecessors, making the processing methods even more unique. It mainly involves four processes: ingredient selection — using free-range chickens raised by local families; marination — using a unique formula containing 15 medicinal ingredients to marinate the chicken; cooking — boiling the marinated chicken in a pot until fully cooked; and roasting — using a specialized roasting oven. Through these rigorous four processes, the resulting chicken is brightly colored, dry but not burnt, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fragrant without being greasy, delicious and uniquely flavorful. This is the renowned “Century-old Famous Dish: Jinli Family Roast Chicken” that enjoys fame across the surrounding area. It has also become a local specialty food with geographical indication significance in Jiyang County and even Jinan City. In April 2008, the “Jinli” brand roast chicken was honored as one of “Jinan’s Famous Flavor Snacks.”