Wuzhou Paper-Wrapped Chicken

Last updated 2026-11-12 — Wuzhou Paper-Wrapped Chicken is said to have a history of nearly a hundred years. Renowned both at home and abroad for its fragrant aroma, tender and delicious taste, and unique cooking technique, in 1985, it was featured in the Chinese TV documentary "China’s Unique Delicacies." As the name suggests, the dish involves wrapping the main ingredient in paper and then deep-frying it—a cooking method known as paper-sealed frying. This distinctive preparation helps retain the chicken’s tenderness while infusing it with rich seasonings and a uniquely aromatic flavor. The chicken emerges golden in color and highly enticing in aroma. Upon eating, it feels sweet, smooth, tender, and soft in the mouth, leaving a lingering fragrance on the palate. With its authentic flavors, tender meat, and crispy bones, the dish boasts an aromatic and delicious taste that is truly satisfying. Made using pure Sanhuang chickens, the meat is cut, seasoned, wrapped in paper, and then deep-fried in peanut oil. This results in its fragrant, tender, and uniquely delicious qualities, earning it fame both domestically and internationally. It is said that Wuzhou Paper-Wrapped Chicken has a history of nearly a hundred years and originated in the early Republican era, created by Chef Guan Liang of the government-run restaurant Huancui Lou in Wuzhou. Initially, the dish was reserved only for high-ranking officials and dignitaries. Later, the owner of the renowned restaurant YueXi Lou hired Chef Guan Liang with a handsome sum. The dish became a staple at banquets hosted by government officials and was greatly praised by guests for its tender, smooth, and crisp texture. From then on, the chicken and its unique cooking method gained widespread renown. Since then, it has become a delicacy enjoyed by the general public and has gradually earned fame across Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau, and even Southeast Asia. Over the decades, chefs have continuously refined the selection of ingredients, seasonings, and cooking methods, further enhancing its flavor. It is said that General Chen Jitang of the Guangdong Army once dispatched a special plane from Guangzhou to Wuzhou just to have this dish airlifted back for him to enjoy. After being passed down through generations of chefs, Paper-Wrapped Chicken has now become a traditional famous dish of Wuzhou. Both domestic and international tourists and businessmen visiting Wuzhou consider it a great delight to taste this dish. In 1985, Wuzhou Paper-Wrapped Chicken was selected to be featured in the "China’s Unique Delicacies" TV documentary.