Zigui's special delicacy - chestnut roasted chicken

About two hours' drive east of Zigui County, you will see pastoral villages with beautiful mountains and clear waters like a picture scroll. This is Hubei's "chestnut" The hometown of Meijiahe. Due to sufficient sunshine, abundant rainfall, four distinct seasons, gentle mountain breeze and simple soil, a local specialty delicacy - chestnut roast chicken has been developed.

Because Meijiahe Township is located in the southwest corner of Zigui County, its local chickens have never undergone any cross-breeding and optimized breeding, and have always maintained the purity of the breed; they have been fed naturally or with whole grains for a long time. The seedlings have the characteristics of strong nesting ability and strong disease resistance; in addition, most of them are raised freely in forests or orchards to peck at mountain weeds and drink from forest streams. They have no drug residues and meet the requirements of green and environmental protection. After one year of growth, in terms of taste, the chicken is firm and tender, and the chicken skin is crispy and elastic. Its nutritional value is quite high; its bright red comb is as big as a lid, and its shape is like a lama's "Banxia", which is a folk metaphor for promotion and wealth. , called "official hat chicken". Chestnut is known as the "King of Dried Fruits". It is not only rich in various nutrients and minerals, but also has medicinal value. Meijiahe, known as the "hometown of chestnuts", has a long history of chestnut cultivation, with a chestnut planting area of ??more than 10,000 acres. The chestnut has a unique flavor, is sweet and glutinous, and is durable in storage. It is a high-quality variety well-known everywhere. Native chicken and chestnut were originally two different foods, but they have become delicacies that ordinary people talk about in Zigui.

According to legend, there is a local custom in Zigui. Whenever a girl gets married, the son-in-law comes to visit, and the daughter returns to her parents’ home, the family will prepare a delicious chestnut roast chicken to show that the parents are looking forward to their child’s early return.

After the great patriotic poet Qu Yuan died for his country in the Miluo River, the people in his hometown, in order to commemorate him, would prepare a "chestnut roast chicken" every year when offering sacrifices, which also expressed their hope that Qu Yuan would return to his hometown soon.

< p>In terms of cooking methods, choose fine chestnuts to shell, put them in a pot and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, then drain. Cover the fresh chestnuts with golden rapeseed oil and stir-fry until fragrant. Add chopped green onion, ginger slices, etc. Stir-fry the seasoning until fragrant, then pour in the fresh and tender chicken pieces and stir-fry. The freshness of the chestnuts will harmonize the meatiness of the chicken, and the chicken will absorb the softness of the chestnuts. When the color of the chicken turns golden, pour in water and simmer for 20 minutes, wait for draining After the water is dried, the fragrant chestnut roast chicken is ready!

The most authentic Guanmao chicken and the most delicious native chestnuts are full of aroma, color and taste. One bite will make your teeth and cheeks fragrant and leave you with endless aftertaste!