Zhengyang Sanhuang Chicken

Zhengyang Sanhuang Chicken

The Zhengyang Sanhuang Chicken is a geographically protected product.

　　In the Wenshu River basin spanning over a hundred square kilometers across 29 townships in the border area of Zhengyang, Runan, and Queshan counties in Zhumadian City, there is a breed of chicken known as the “Sanhuang Chicken.” It is highly valued for its small size, early maturity, strong disease resistance, wide adaptability, high egg production with large eggs, and tender, delicious meat—making it one of Henan Province’s top dual-purpose (egg and meat) chicken breeds and one of China’s precious poultry resources. This chicken gets its name “Zhengyang Sanhuang Chicken” from the yellow color of its beak, legs, and feathers, as well as its widespread distribution, large population, and superior breed quality in Zhengyang County. The Zhengyang Sanhuang Chicken has strong egg-laying capabilities, producing large, high-quality eggs. Its tender, fragrant, and pure meat is another of its outstanding traits. Additionally, the Zhengyang Sanhuang Chicken is believed to have tonic effects for replenishing qi, nourishing blood, and promoting urination, and is locally referred to as the “medicinal chicken.” Stewing it with Gastrodia elata is said to have significant therapeutic effects for treating dizziness. (Zhumadian)

　　The geographical indication protection area for the Zhengyang Sanhuang Chicken covers six administrative regions in Zhumadian City, Henan Province, including Shenshui Township, Lanqing Township, Tongzhong Town, Dalin Town, Pidian Township, and Douguo Town.