Daitun Li Family Roast Chicken

Daitun Li Family Roast Chicken

　　Daitun Li Family Roast Chicken is a specialty dish from Daitun Town, Pei County, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The roast chicken from Daitun, Pei County, combines vibrant color and delicious taste, tender meat that falls off the bone, and a rich aroma that is not greasy.

　　Daitun Li Family Roast Chicken originated in the 1960s and was first created by Mr. Li Yuzhi. The Li family’s original shop is the only authentic producer. After decades of production and operation, the chicken is prepared using live birds that are slaughtered on-site, combined with unique traditional techniques and a blend of over ten premium spices including cloves, cardamom, hairy peach, amomum fruit, and nutmeg. It is then deep-fried in essential oils and simmered in a rich broth, resulting in a dish that combines vibrant color and delicious taste, tender meat that falls off the bone, and a rich aroma that is not greasy.