Braised Chicken in Clay Pot

Last updated 2026-11-11 — Braised Chicken in Clay Pot: The “soup pot” is a type of pottery made from the region’s unique red clay, which is both breathable and rich in minerals, functioning similarly to purple clay. In winter, locals roast white charcoal and simmer dishes in these clay pots. Even something as simple as greens with tofu becomes a heavenly delicacy. It is said that using the soup pot to cook rice can help lactating mothers produce milk, with an effect comparable to pig’s trotters. When this kind of “magic vessel” is used to braise free-range chicken over charcoal for four hours, the resulting broth is crystal clear, richly fragrant, the chicken melts in your mouth, and the flavor is pure and authentic.