Poached Chinese Beard Chicken

Poached Chinese Beard Chicken

　　Poached Chinese Beard Chicken

　　The most delicious version is Poached Chinese Beard Chicken, a specialty of Longmen County, where Nankun Mountain is located. Generally, Beard Chickens that are free-range raised for six months and grow to about two and a half pounds are the most delicious. “A quality chicken must be poached”—poaching preserves the chicken’s original flavor. After bringing the water to a boil, the chicken, along with ginger and scallions, is added and then simmered over low heat for about ten minutes, preventing the chicken from shrinking. The freshly cooked chicken, served with a dipping sauce made from dried shallots, soy sauce, and peanut oil, reveals that the most delicious part is actually the skin—smooth, fragrant, and utterly tasty.