A-Bao Roast Chicken Introduction
When it comes to the cooked food at the Xinzhuang Public Market, A-Bao Roast Chicken, which has been selling roast chicken on the first floor of the market for over 50 years, is an absolute must-try local delicacy. The owner of this old stall, Li Baogui, is the second generation of the well-known "Dongbao Restaurant" that had gained fame in the old street of Xinzhuang since the Japanese colonial period. Li Baogui's Taiwanese-style roast chicken can sell hundreds of chickens on weekends at her small stall, especially during the recent Lunar New Year, where sales can reach up to five hundred chickens in a single day, demonstrating the love that the people of Xinzhuang have for A-Bao Roast Chicken. A-Bao’s method of roasting chicken is quite unique; they select freshly slaughtered, room-temperature chickens, wash them, and then marinate them in a proprietary sauce. Once the chicken absorbs the flavors completely, they are hung in a traditional oven. The whole fresh chicken becomes an enticing golden and glossy exterior after being roasted at high temperatures, with the meat being tender and juicy, offering an indescribable rich and aromatic flavor that is truly nostalgic. This has attracted many seasoned food enthusiasts from afar, encouraging them to purchase a few more to savor at home.
