Poached Qingyuan Chicken

Poached Qingyuan Chicken

　　Poached Qingyuan Chicken is made using an authentic Qingyuan chick weighing about 2 catties (approximately 1 kg). After slaughtering, the chicken is hung to drain, then immersed whole in gently simmering water and slowly cooked until just done. It is then immediately transferred to clean ice water to cool before being chopped and plated. It is served with a dipping sauce of ginger, scallions, cilantro, and a mixture of oil and salt. This method preserves the original flavor of Qingyuan chicken—aromatic, tender, and smooth—making it a true "Number One Dish of Qingyuan." Guangzhou's famous "Qingping Chicken" is made using Qingyuan chicken and has gained fame across Guangdong and Hong Kong.