Yunnan Steam Pot Chicken

Yunnan Steam Pot Chicken

　　Steam Pot Chicken is a unique and premium delicacy exclusive to Yunnan. It is prepared using a special cooking method, yielding tender chicken, delicious broth, authentic flavors, and an aromatic fragrance.

   Steam Pot Chicken is a unique and premium delicacy exclusive to Yunnan. Its preparation method is special, resulting in tender chicken, delicious broth, authentic taste, and rich nutrition. It enjoys great fame both domestically and internationally.

　　As early as the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Steam Pot Chicken was popular among the people in southern Yunnan and has a history of about 200 years. Jianshui County in southern Yunnan has a long history of producing pottery, known for its classic and unique designs. A local man named Yang Li creatively crafted a special steaming pot with a central spout, named the "steam pot." During cooking, a soup pot filled with water is placed beneath the steam pot, and then chicken pieces are placed inside the steam pot. The chicken is cooked purely by steam. The resulting broth is formed from condensed steam, preserving the original flavors, with tender meat and fragrant aroma, as well as clear and delicious soup, earning high praise from diners. Since then, Steam Pot Chicken gained fame both in China and abroad, becoming widely celebrated. Later, people began adding premium medicinal herbs native to Yunnan, such as “Notoginseng,” “Cordyceps,” and “Gastrodia elata,” to the dish, enhancing its flavor and sweetness. This not only added nutritional and therapeutic benefits but also created a distinctive taste, highlighting the nourishing strengths of Steam Pot Chicken. As a result, Notoginseng Steam Pot Chicken, Cordyceps Steam Pot Chicken, and Gastrodia elata Steam Pot Chicken gradually became premium and uniquely nourishing delicacies in Yunnan.