DISH RESEARCH · Main dish
Dezhou braised chicken
Also known as: 德州五香脱骨扒鸡, 德州扒鸡
A whole hen with a glossy maltose coating and aromatic soy-seasoned braise.
About Dezhou braised chicken
Dezhou braised chicken is a whole-bird speciality of Shandong. ChinaCulture’s traditional version features a hen with a maltose coating, peanut oil and a soy-seasoned braise.
Ginger and a spice bag give the chicken its aromatic character. Soy sauce and salt provide savoury depth, while the malt sugar contributes sweetness to the glossy skin.
The finished bird has tender, juicy meat beneath its coloured skin. Its whole shape remains the centre of the serving plate, and this version is served hot.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Soy, Peanuts.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Dezhou braised chicken
ChinaCulture’s traditional Dezhou braised hen.
- HenProtein
- Dried mushroomAromatic
- GingerAromatic
- Soy sauceSeasoning
- SaltSeasoning
- Peanut oilCooking medium
- SpicesSeasoning
- Malt sugar (maltose)Sweetener
- WaterLiquid
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Hen:
- Dried mushroom: . The mushroom species is unspecified; it appears in the ingredient list without a separate method instruction.
- Ginger:
- Soy sauce: . The soy-sauce product and any additional cereal ingredients are unspecified.
- Salt:
- Peanut oil:
- Spices: . The spice bag’s constituent spices and exact formula are unspecified.
- Malt sugar (maltose): . The list says malt sugar and the method says maltose. Its source grain and exact product formula are unspecified.
- Water: . Used for cleaning the hen, diluting the maltose and the braising liquid.
Origins & food traditions
Dezhou in Shandong is associated with this longstanding braised-chicken speciality; ChinaCulture presents it as a traditional local delicacy.
Countries
- China
- ChinaCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Shandong
- Shandong cuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.