Dongfang City Shi Chicken

Dongfang City Shi Chicken

　　Dongfang City Shi Chicken is the signature dish of Dongfang Hotel and has been hailed by food critics as the “Invincible Chicken of the East.” Its defining qualities are tenderness, juiciness, and a silky texture. The chicken is cooked by gently poaching a whole bird in lightly simmering broth over low heat. Once cooked, it is removed and chilled in cold boiled water, then drained and sliced before being arranged on a plate. A mixture of dark soy sauce, premium broth, seasonings, and sugar is prepared and dissolved, then poured over the chicken. Finally, it is drizzled with hot peanut oil and served as a cold dish.

The secret to the deliciousness of Dongfang City Shi Chicken lies in the soy sauce. Without it, the dish would be nothing more than an ordinary plate of plain poached chicken—the chicken’s only role is to better showcase the flavor of the soy sauce.