Zhenlong Mountain Ashen Chicken

Zhenlong Mountain Ashen Chicken

The Zhenlong Mountain Ashen Chicken is a protected geographical indication product.

　　The Zhenlong Mountain Ashen Chicken is raised in the bordering areas of Pingchang, Tongjiang, and Wanyuan counties (cities) surrounding the Zhenlong Mountain National Forest Park scenic area. This region features beautiful mountains and clear waters, dense forests, a mild climate, and no pollution—making it ideal for the growth of free-range mountain chickens. The Zhenlong Mountain Ashen Chicken has a slightly grayish skin, firm muscle, and grows relatively slowly, typically taking about six months to reach around 1.5 kilograms. Its meat is fine-textured, tender, and delicious, rich in trace elements and high in amino acids. In particular, the selenium content is five times higher than that of ordinary free-range chickens, and the total content of 17 types of amino acids is 4.3% higher. It is believed to promote saliva production, improve blood circulation, and nourish the body, making it highly favored by consumers.

　　The current administrative regions of nine towns and townships under the jurisdiction of Pingchang County, Sichuan Province: Zhenlong Town, Yuanshan Town, Lingshan Township, Bishan Town, Nilong Township, Yan Kou Township, Sima Town, Shuanglu Township, and Tuxing Township

　　"Notice of the People's Government of Pingchang County on Defining the Protected Area of the National Geographical Indication Product 'Zhenlong Mountain Ashen Chicken'," Pingchang Government Document [2013] No. 24

　　Sichuan Provincial (Regional) Local Standard: DB511900/T8-2013 "Breeding Technical Regulations for Zhenlong Mountain Ashen Chicken"