Sanhuang Chicken 三黄鸡( sān huáng jī )
Calories: 166kcal/100g
Nutritional Value: Warming the spleen and qi, Protecting cardiovascular system
Not Suitable for: Obesity, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Cholecystitis, Gallstones
Introduction: Sanhuang Chicken is characterized by a compact body shape, symmetrical posture, straight back, tight wings, and high-pitched tail feathers, resembling a “Yuanbao” (a Chinese coin). The head is of moderate size, and the whole body is covered with yellow feathers. It is named for its yellow hair, yellow beak, and yellow feet. Sanhuang Chicken is mild in nature and rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients. It has the effect of warming the middle energizer and replenishing qi, and has a good therapeutic effect on malnutrition, cold intolerance, fatigue, and physical weakness. Sanhuang Chicken contains abundant phospholipids, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid in its muscles, which can reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and have a protective effect on cardiovascular health. Sanhuang Chicken is rich in various minerals such as iron, zinc, and calcium, which are helpful in maintaining bone health and enhancing immunity. It should be noted that eating Sanhuang Chicken and plums together can cause diarrhea due to the mutual antagonism between the two. Eating Sanhuang Chicken and chrysanthemums together may cause toxic reactions.