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Guangdong · THE FOOD GUIDE

Plain-water poached chicken with an optional dipping sauce

Cantonese White-Cut Chicken

白切鸡

Báiqiē jī

A Cantonese chicken dish gently cooked by immersion in plain water and served chopped, often with a separate dipping sauce. This restrained preparation lets the chicken's own flavor lead; cooking details and accompaniments vary by household and restaurant.

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The plain-water base is mild and lets the chicken's own savory flavor lead. Ginger, scallion, garlic or soy-based dips may add sharper, aromatic or salty notes; the accompanying sauce is not fixed.

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Texture
When cooked just through, the meat is tender and moist; the skin may be smooth with a light bite. Breed, cut and cooking method affect the result.

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Origin & regional roots

Guangdong

Associated with Guangdong.

About this regional connection

Guangdong: A Cantonese chicken preparation associated with Guangzhou and Guangdong.

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