Qingyuan chicken has a long history and tender meat, so it is deeply loved by consumers. Qingyuan chicken has a breeding history of thousands of years, and it is a valuable agricultural local variety resource in Qingyuan. "Qingyuan Chicken", commonly known as Ma Qing original chicken, is listed as one of the 27 high-quality varieties in China poultry variety catalogue, and it is named because there are many sesame-like spots on the back feathers of hens. On June 20 10, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved "Qingyuan Chicken" to be protected by geographical indication products. Qingyuan chicken has been famous for its tender and smooth meat since ancient times because of its location and feeding methods (completely stocking in bamboo forests to drink dew and eat insects). It is famous for its golden skin, tender and smooth meat, crisp skin and soft bones, bright red meat and unique flavor, and is deeply loved by diners. Qingping chicken, one of the famous dishes in Guangzhou, was founded in 1964, and is known as "the first chicken in Guangzhou". Its raw material is Qingyuan chicken.

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Origin Environment Qingyuan Chicken is produced in Qingcheng District, Qingxin County, Fogang County and yingde city in Qingyuan administrative area. The production area is located in the north-central part of Guangdong Province, the middle and lower reaches of the Beijiang River, and belongs to the combination zone of the Pearl River Delta and the mountainous areas of northern Guangdong. The climate is mild all the year round, with abundant rainfall and sunshine. There is no cold in winter, no heat in summer and a long frost-free period. It belongs to the south subtropical monsoon climate and the land is relatively fertile. There are many hills and hills in this area, which are covered with sparse forests, grasslands and bamboos, and are evergreen all the year round. Qingyuan chicken skin is refreshing and tender, and its unique flavor is closely related to its unique climate, soil and environment.