Du Ruan Chicken

Du Ruan Chicken

　　Du Ruan Chicken

　　They say "no feast is complete without chicken," and indeed, chicken has always been a beloved dish on people's tables. Du Ruan Chicken is a local specialty that residents of Du Ruan take great pride in, and it can be found on the menus of restaurants both big and small along the roads leading into Du Ruan and toward Jinggen.

　　What makes Du Ruan Chicken so captivating? It turns out that these chickens have quite an extraordinary background. They live in the hilly and mountainous regions, where local farmers prefer to let them roam freely on the slopes, foraging for food. Du Ruan Chickens drink clean stream water and feed on tender mountain grass and insects. Agile and spirited, they show none of the obesity or clumsiness typical of caged poultry — which is why people commonly refer to them as free-range chickens. The meat is firm and chewy, and of course, there are many closely guarded “little secrets” in the cooking process. No wonder so many diners are absolutely enchanted by it.