Shadao Guan Duopo Chicken

Shadao Guan Duopo Chicken

　　　　Shadao Guan Duopo Chicken

　　One of the Top Ten Local Dishes of Songzi City

　　The Origin of “Duopo Chicken”:

　　Duopo Chicken, also known as Du Family Chicken or Shadao Guan Chicken, originates from Shadao Guan Town in Songzi, Hubei (now within the jurisdiction of Jingzhou City). It is named after an elderly woman surnamed Du in her seventies who first created it, and has a history of over seventy years.

　　Duopo Chicken is carefully selected from authentic, healthy free-range chickens, and must be live before cooking. The weight is confirmed by guests, then the chicken is slaughtered and cooked on the spot by the chef—usually served within fifteen minutes.

　　Authentic local free-range chicken, meticulously prepared using a time-honored family recipe, combined with Jingzhou’s unique broad bean paste, gives Duopo Chicken its golden color, firm yet tender meat, and an appetizingly rich aroma that is oily but not greasy, spicy yet satisfying, leaving a memorable aftertaste that lingers long after the meal!”

　　Dish Features: Short cooking time, quick flavor absorption, tender meat, oily but not greasy. Paired with the locally made “stew pot cooker” from Songzi, the longer it simmers, the richer the taste, offering endless enjoyment. Thanks to its delicious flavor and affordable price, diners couldn’t help but spread the word, making it a renowned local dish both within and beyond the province by the late 1980s. It was selected as the top dish among the “Top Ten Dishes of Songzi” and also honored as one of the “Top Ten Dishes of Chu.”

　　Preparation Method: Use locally sourced Songzi chickens, slaughter them, remove the internal organs, clean, and cut into evenly sized pieces. First, sear the chicken pieces in oil over high heat, then add refined salt, ginger slices, cooking wine, garlic cloves (or sprouts), beer, star anise, broad bean paste, and dried red chili skins. Braise until tender, and cook in a locally made earthenware pot with water.