As the capital of Shandong Province, Jinan is naturally inseparable from Shandong's specialty food - stewed chicken.

In Changqing District under Jinan City, Changqing Braised Chicken is not only delicious but also has medicinal properties and is very popular among diners due to its unique production method.

First of all, the preparation method of Changqing Braised Chicken is very exquisite.

When stewing chicken, dry the hay in the air first. The aroma of the grass will penetrate into the chicken, making the chicken more delicious.

Then it is slowly simmered over low heat, allowing the seasoning to slowly penetrate into the chicken, adding to the deliciousness and texture of the chicken. As the saying goes, "when the meat is stewed to its full potential, the meat will fall off its bones."

Secondly, Changqing stewed chicken has medicinal effects.

When stewing chicken, adding a variety of medicinal materials, such as astragalus, angelica, wolfberry, etc., not only provides the chicken with natural therapeutic effects, but also nourishes the body and brings more health benefits to people.

In short, whether it is its exquisite production method or its unique therapeutic effects, Changqing Stewed Chicken is very popular among Jinan citizens and foreign tourists.

If you have the chance to go to Changqing District, don’t miss this delicious dish.