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　　Known as the "best chicken in the world",Dezhou Braised Chicken,is the "hometown dish" of Dezhou people and famous for its softness,tenderness and fragrant taste.The combination of a history of over 300 years,multiple procedures and dozens of seasonings makes the chicken so special.

　　Legend has it that the dish was created by accident.During the Emperor Kangxi's reign in the 18th century,a restaurant owner called Jia Jiancai created this unique dish.One day, Jia had to run an errand,and asked his apprentice to take care of the pot in the kitchen.The apprentice had fell asleep while waiting for his master.When Jia came back,the chicken was overcooked.

　　However,he sold out the chicken and surprisingly found that the customers loved it.Overcooking the chicken had made the bones chewier and the meat tastier.It was lustrous with golden yellow skins and was juicy with tender meat.With the continuous improvement of the recipe,Dezhou BraisedChicken had become more and more delicious and popular.

　　熟烂软嫩，卤香悠长，被称为“天下第一鸡”的德州扒鸡，是德州人从小吃到大的“乡味”。300多年的历史、数道工序、十几种调料就是一只鸡的排场。

　　但谁又能想到：这种美味竟源于一个失误！据传，在18世纪康熙在位年间，一个叫贾健才的店主首创这种独特的扒鸡。一天，贾店主要外出办事，吩咐自己的伙计掌握好烧鸡的火候。结果伙计在等待老板的时候不小心睡着了。等贾老板回来后，烧鸡早已过了出锅的时间。他最后还是将鸡肉卖出去了，却发现这口味竟大受欢迎。原来延长制作的时间会让鸡肉熟烂脱骨、更加入味。成品色泽金黄，鲜嫩可口。随着技术的不断改进，德州扒鸡更加可口，受到了广大食客的喜爱。

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　　视频：周溪琳

　　文案、配音：武玮佳

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