Li Shouren Roast Chicken

Li Shouren Roast Chicken

　　Li Shouren Roast Chicken Shop was established by his father in the early years after the liberation and has a history of over fifty years. It is a well-known traditional delicacy in Linyi. The production process is meticulous, generally involving batch production and assembly-line operations to ensure consistent quality. The finished product features a bright red color, a rich and savory taste, and an unforgettable aftertaste.

　　　　Grass roosters are slaughtered, cleaned, gutted, shaped, and soaked in clean water to remove bloodstains and drain abdominal fluids. Aged broth is added to a pot along with fresh water, soy sauce, salt, scallions, ginger, and a medicinal herb packet (containing cardamom, nutmeg, licorice, black cardamom, angelica, cinnamon, cloves, Sichuan peppercorn, star anise, etc.). The chicken is brought to a boil, then simmered over medium heat until cooked, removed, and placed in a smoking pot with sugar until it turns a glossy red before being taken out. The chicken broth is filtered and clarified, then poured into an earthenware basin, where the smoked chicken is immersed in the aged broth to complete the dish.