Yangshan Chicken

Yangshan Chicken

　　The Yangshan Chicken production area, Yangshan County, is the province’s largest county in terms of ecological conservation forests, boasting abundant agricultural resources, vast land, and a mild climate. Yangshan Chicken fully utilizes the excellent natural environment of the mountainous region for free-range farming. It gets its name from being primarily produced in areas such as Jiangying, Xiaojiang, and Qinglian in Yangshan County, Guangdong Province. There are two types: one is the plain type represented by Libu Town, and the other is the mountainous type represented by Jiangying Town. The former is a small-sized chicken breed, while the latter is a medium-sized one. The farming method is mainly free-range, with corn as the primary feed, giving the chickens their distinctive "three yellows" — yellow feathers, yellow feet, and yellow skin — along with plump breast and leg muscles. When prepared as white-cut chicken, the meat is tender, the skin thin, the flavor fragrant, the bones fine and soft yet crisp, and it remains juicy even after prolonged chewing, offering a unique taste. It is a premium dish for banquets and an excellent gift item.

　　Yangshan is the province’s largest county in terms of ecological conservation forests, with abundant agricultural resources, vast land, and a mild climate. Fully utilizing the favorable natural conditions of the mountainous areas for free-range farming is key and vital for building the high-quality Yangshan Chicken brand. In 2011, the annual output of Yangshan Chicken was around 3 million, with about 1.5 million available for market. They were mainly sold to Shaoguan, Qingyuan, Guangzhou, Foshan, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and exported to Hong Kong and Macao.

　　It is mainly fed on corn and raised through free-range farming. Its skin has a golden color (corn hue), the birds are robust, and the meat is smooth — quite famous. (Qingyuan)

　　Yangshan Chicken is mainly fed on corn and raised through free-range farming. Its skin has a golden color (corn hue), the birds are robust, and the meat is fragrant and smooth. It is quite famous and is one of the eight premium chicken breeds in Guangdong Province. With a long breeding history, it features an elegant body shape, plump muscles, tender and crispy skin with a sweet taste, and also boasts strong disease resistance and adaptability. Its annual sales exceed 1.5 million, primarily sold to Shaoguan, Qingyuan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and exported to Hong Kong and Macao, where it enjoys great popularity among customers.

　　Yangshan Chicken comes in two types: one is the plain-type chicken represented by Libu Town, and the other is the mountainous-type represented by Jiangying Town. The former is a small-sized breed, while the latter is medium-sized. The main farming method is free-range, with corn as feed, which gives the chickens yellow feathers, yellow beaks, yellow feet, and yellow skin, along with plump breast, leg, and muscle development. As a result, the white-cut chicken has tender meat, thin skin, fragrant taste, fine and soft yet crisp bones, remains juicy after extended chewing, and offers a unique flavor — making it a premium dish for restaurant banquets.