A-Bao Roast Chicken Introduction
When it comes to the cooked food at the Xinzhuang Public Market, A-Bao Roasted Chicken, which has been selling roasted chicken on the first floor of the market for over 50 years, is an absolute must-try. The owner of this old stall, Li Baogui, is the second generation of the famous "Dong Bao Restaurant" that was well-known in the old streets of Xinzhuang during the Japanese colonial period. Li Baogui's Taiwanese roasted chicken can sell hundreds of chickens every holiday at her small stall, especially during the recent Lunar New Year, when sales can reach up to five hundred chickens a day. This clearly shows the love that the people of Xinzhuang have for A-Bao Roasted Chicken. A-Bao’s roasted chicken is unique in its preparation; they use freshly slaughtered, warm-bodied chickens, which are first cleaned and then marinated in a proprietary sauce. Once the chicken is fully flavored, it is hung in a traditional oven. The fresh whole chicken, roasted at high temperatures, takes on an enticing golden sheen on the skin, while the meat remains tender and juicy, delivering an indescribable rich sweetness with a completely traditional taste that attracts many older food enthusiasts who travel from afar to buy several chickens to savor at home.
