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What kind of chicken is Cantonese chicken?

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Cantonese chicken refers to a chicken breed originating from Guangdong Province and the Pearl River Delta region of China. It is also known as "Guangdong native chicken" or "Guangdong silky chicken". Here are some characteristics about Cantonese chicken:


1. Appearance: Cantonese chickens are usually small in size, with mostly black or dark brown feathers, and black beaks and feet.


2. Good adaptability: Guangdong chicken has strong adaptability to climate change and environment, and can survive in hot and humid climate conditions.


3. Meat quality and taste: Cantonese chicken is tender and delicious. One of its characteristics is that the muscles contain higher levels of collagen, which makes soups or stews richer.


4. Egg production: Although Cantonese chickens are mainly used for meat, they can also produce eggs. Eggshell color is generally yellowish or light brown.


5. Nutritional value: Guangdong chicken is rich in protein, amino acids and trace elements, and also contains low fat content.


Cantonese chicken is widely raised and eaten in Guangdong, and plays an important role in Cantonese cuisine. It is often used to make traditional dishes such as Cantonese salt-baked chicken, white-cut chicken, etc., as well as soups and stews.


It is worth mentioning that Guangdong chicken does not refer to a specific breed, but a broad term for a type of native chicken raised in Guangdong. Therefore, there are many different strains and variants of Cantonese chickens in Guangdong.


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