Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple Chicken

　　    It is understood that the Huangpu Banquet was created to support the development of tourism in Huangpu District. The Huangpu District Tourism Bureau, together with several renowned chefs, conducted extensive research and evaluation to design and introduce a menu featuring local Huangpu cuisine. Many of the dishes were restored through research and experimentation based on historical records from the archives.

One of these dishes is “Pineapple Chicken.” It is said that during the Tang Dynasty’s Zhenguan era, Indian envoys planted pineapple trees bearing jackfruit on both sides of a temple. Locals fed the jackfruit to chickens, resulting in meat that was tender and deliciously smooth. From then on, Pineapple Chicken became widely famous. Nowadays, it’s nearly impossible to feed chickens exclusively with jackfruit, so Huangpu Huayuan Restaurant uses authentic Temple Head free-range chickens. The chicken is poached and served with seasonings such as ginger and scallions, yielding a texture that is crispy-skinned and tender. The chef also emphasizes that the chicken tastes best when served hot at around 80°C, making the meat even more tender and smooth.