Dezhou Braised Chicken: China’s Legendary “No.1 Chicken” – Tender, Fragrant & Fall-off-the-Bone

Dezhou Braised Chicken (德州扒鸡 dé zhōu pá jī)​, One of China's "Four Great Chickens" (alongside DaoKou, Fuliji and Goubangzi varieties), this Shandong delicacy is famed for its ​​"fall-off-the-bone tenderness"​​ and ​complex five-spice aroma. Since the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), it has evolved from railway station snack to nationally-protected cultural heritage. ​Historical Journey: From Railway Staple to Cultural Icon​ ​Origins: First created during Kangxi Era (1661-1722) by "Baolanzhai" restaurant, perfected by "Deshunzhai" in 1890s ​Railway Boom: Became iconic travel food after 1912 when Jinpu Railway connected Beijing-Shanghai via Dezhou ​UNESCO Recognition: Listed…