Hill chicken

“Hill chicken” refers to chickens raised naturally on hillsides or mountainous areas, known for their firm, flavorful meat and low fat content.

Key characteristics of hill chicken:

• Habitat: Free-range chickens forage for supplementary food such as insects and plants in addition to their main food of corn or rice .
• Meat quality: Due to their active lifestyle, hill chicken meat is very tender and crispy, with thin, naturally yellow skin.
• Famous brands: The most popular in Vietnam are Yen The Hill Chicken (Bac Giang), Phu Tho Hill Chicken, or Chi Linh Hill Chicken (Hai Duong).

Delicious dishes made from hill chicken:

• Boiled chicken with lime leaves: Retains the sweet and refreshing taste, with a crispy skin.
• Grilled chicken with mac khen/honey: Fragrant with mountain spices, the chicken skin is attractively charred.
• Salt-roasted chicken: Savory taste, crispy outer layer, and the meat inside retains its moisture.