Speaking of "chicken", I believe everyone will be familiar with it. As one of the most common delicacies on our daily table, chicken is not only nutritious, but also has a variety of cooking methods. But do you know which well-known and high-quality chicken breeds are in my country? Today, the editor will take stock of the Top Ten Famous Local Chicken Breeds in China. They not only have their own characteristics in taste, but also carry the charm of local breeding culture.
Each kind of chicken has its own unique growth environment and breeding method. From the delicate Qingyuan chicken to the Taihe black-bone chicken, which is both a medicine and food, they all enjoy a high reputation in their respective regions.
Hainan Wenchang Chicken is a well-known specialty of Wenchang City, Hainan Province, and is also one of China's national geographical indication protected products. As a traditional local chicken breed in Hainan, the breeding history of Wenchang Chicken can be traced back to more than 400 years ago, and it has been inherited and developed for five centuries.
"Wenchang Chicken" is named after its main production place Wenchang. It stands out among many local chicken breeds for its excellent quality. It is a very representative high-quality broiler in Hainan. It has a symmetrical appearance, compact body, short legs, thin skin and crisp bones, tender and juicy meat, fragrant but not greasy, and has extremely high nutritional value.
Wenchang chicken not only looks and tastes good, but also has color, fragrance, taste, shape and nutrition. It is a frequent guest on the table of Hainanese people and a well-known local delicacy. With its unique flavor and profound cultural heritage, Wenchang chicken is known as "the first of Hainan's four famous dishes" and can be called a classic delicacy that you never get tired of eating.
Taihe black chicken is a well-known specialty of Taihe County, Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province, and is also listed as a national geographical indication protected product in China. This chicken breed originated from the northern foot of Wushan Mountain in Taihe County, and the locals also call it "Wushan Chicken".
Taihe Black Chicken is famous for its unique "ten characteristics", namely: cluster crown, tassel head, green ears, beard, silky hair, hairy feet, five claws, black skin, black meat, black bones, which is highly recognizable among many local chicken breeds. In terms of temperament, this chicken is timid but flexible, prefers a quiet environment, has a lively personality, has a strong gregarious nature, eats a wide range of foods, and has a strong instinct for raising chicks. Not only that, Taihe Black Chicken is also a precious poultry with both dietary and medicinal value.
Lingshan Fragrant Chicken is a local high-quality chicken breed in Lingshan County, Qinzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and has been included in the National Agricultural Product Geographical Indication List. Lingshan County is located in the southern subtropical monsoon climate zone, with distinct four seasons, warm and humid climate, sufficient sunlight and abundant rainfall, providing an extremely superior ecological environment for the natural grazing of poultry.
Lingshan Xiang Chicken is compact and short, with bright red beard and ear lobes, yellow front end of beak, mostly millet color at the base, and yellow skin and shanks. After slaughter, the chicken's skin is light yellow, the muscle is white and shiny, the texture is delicate, and the muscle is firm and elastic when pressed. Its meat is delicious, rich in aroma, without any peculiar smell, and the chicken meat is firm and mellow in flavor after being cooked, which is deeply favored by consumers.
Jingyang Chicken is a special local chicken breed in Jianshi County, Hubei Province. It is named after the Jingyang River in the middle reaches of the Qingjiang River. It has been listed as a China National Geographical Indication Product. This chicken breed is large in size, and the weight of an adult rooster usually exceeds 4.5 kilograms. Therefore, it is commonly known as "Jiujin Chicken" or "Jingyang Jiujin Chicken" in the local area.
Jingyang Chicken is famous for its tender meat and delicious flavor. It is rich in high-quality protein and a variety of trace elements. It not only has high edible value, but also has nourishing and health-care effects. In 2002, after evaluation by experts from Hubei Province, it was identified as "a rare and high-quality local chicken breed in China"; in 2004, it was officially included in the "Hubei Livestock and Poultry Varieties" and named "Jingyang Chicken", marking the official recognition of the important status of this traditional local breed. .
Dehua Black Chicken is a traditional high-quality native chicken breed in Dehua County, Fujian Province. It belongs to the rare black-bone chicken and enjoys the honor of China National Geographical Indication Product. This chicken breed originated from Dehua and has a long history of breeding, which can be traced back hundreds of years ago.
Dehua Black Chicken is of moderate size, well-proportioned structure, strong physique, flexible and active personality, with typical single-comb upright features, and crown teeth of 6 to 9. The feathers are black with a dark green metallic luster, bright luster, no leg feathers, and have obvious four-toed features. According to the color of the comb, it can be divided into two breeds: black comb series and red comb series.
Lushi Chicken is one of the three famous local excellent chicken breeds in Henan Province (the other two are Gushi Chicken and Zhengyang Sanhuang Chicken). It is a traditional ancient chicken breed with regional characteristics, especially suitable for free-range breeding in mountainous areas.
This breed of chicken is light in body, has excellent foraging ability, strong adaptability, and can tolerate extensive breeding environment. In terms of living habits and meat and egg quality, Lushi Chicken is quite similar to wild pheasants and is full of wildness.
As a small-sized chicken that can be used for both eggs and meat, Lushi chicken has tender meat, unique flavor and rich aroma, and is a rare natural green and healthy food. Its excellent ecological breeding characteristics make it play an important role in the development of green breeding.
In 2003, Lushi chicken was officially included in the "China Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources Protection List", and in May 2006, it was granted Geographical Indication Product Protection by the state, further establishing its brand value and uniqueness.
Changting Hetian Chicken is a traditional high-quality native chicken from Changting County, Fujian Province. It is named after Hetian Town in the county where it originated. It is a representative and excellent breed of local poultry in Fujian. It is not only included in the "Chinese Poultry Breeds", but also one of the eight major local chicken breeds for meat in the country. It is also known as one of the "Five Famous Chickens in the World" and is regarded as a precious poultry.
Hetian Chicken is famous for its delicious meat. Its meat has a high protein content, moderate fat, delicate taste, thin and crispy skin, and the stewed soup is clear and sweet with a unique flavor. Its appearance is also quite recognizable: the beak, feet, and skin are yellow, the neck, wings and tail feathers are black, and the rest of the feathers are bright golden yellow, which is very ornamental and has regional characteristics.
Chongren Ma Chicken, native to Chongren County, Jiangxi Province, is one of the famous local high-quality chickens, and is also a national geographical indication protected product. Its origin can be traced back to the end of the Tang Dynasty, and it has a breeding history of more than a thousand years. As one of the four famous chickens in Jiangxi, Chongren Ma Chicken is also known as one of the "Top Ten Famous Chickens in China".
This breed is famous for its high egg production capacity and is one of the leading representatives of local chicken breeds in my country in terms of egg production. The meat is tender, the flavor is unique, and the nutrients are rich. It is deeply loved by consumers and is a typical representative of "green-footed chicken".
Chongren chicken is small in size, lively, agile, strong in foraging ability, and good in adaptability. Hens are divided into yellow jute type and black jute type according to feather color; while roosters are mainly brown-red in feather color, with green luster in tail feathers, well-developed pectoral muscles, red and black feathers on the chest and abdomen, smooth body lines, and a typical diamond structure. The overall appearance is beautiful, with local breed characteristics and economic value.
Shouguang Chicken, originating from Shouguang City, Shandong Province, is one of the famous local chicken varieties in my country and is listed as a national agricultural product with geographical indication protection. Shouguang Chicken has a long history and has been recorded in many ancient books. Its main distribution area is the Daotian Town area of Shouguang City, especially the best breeding quality in Nanci Village, Beici Village and Dalun Village, so it is also known as "Cilun Big Chicken".
This variety belongs to the egg-meat dual-purpose chicken, which is divided into large and medium-sized according to body size, and some individuals also show small characteristics. The large Shouguang chicken is tall and majestic in appearance, with an overall body shape close to square, showing good physical characteristics.
Qingyuan Chicken, also known as Qingyuan Ma Chicken, is a local specialty variety in Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, and has been recognized as a China National Geographical Indication Product. This variety is named because the feathers on the back of the hen are covered with tiny sesame-like spots, which are very recognizable.
Qingyuan Chicken is widely praised for its superior natural environment and traditional free-range method. Local farmers mostly raise them in bamboo forests and mountains, where they can forage for insects and drink mountain spring water. This ecological breeding method makes Qingyuan chicken have the characteristics of golden skin, tender and smooth meat, soft bones and fragrant meat, crispy and delicious skin. It is delicious and has a unique flavor, which is deeply loved by diners. Qingping chicken, one of the famous dishes in Guangzhou, which was founded in 1964 and is known as the "No. 1 chicken in Guangzhou", uses Qingyuan chicken as its raw material.
The ranking of China's top ten famous chickens is mainly based on the list of national geographical indication protection products and national agricultural product geographical indication protection products announced by relevant departments. It is for reference only and the ranking is in no particular order. If you have any questions, please comment/criticize at the end. </spa
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