Big Plate Chicken
Big Plate Chicken originated in Shawan City, Xinjiang, and is therefore often called Shawan Big Plate Chicken. It appeared around the 1980s, originally a fast food created by small roadside shops for long-distance truck drivers. Because of its large portions, affordable price, and reasonable combination of meat and vegetables, it quickly spread from roadside stalls to all over the country.
Restaurant Recommendations
xuezhan Big Plate Chicken
One of the originators of Urumqi's famous "Big Plate Chicken," this restaurant has been open for over 30 years and is a well-known local establishment. They use fresh, free-range chickens, known for their firm yet tender meat. The potatoes are stewed until incredibly soft and melt in your mouth, soaking up the rich broth.
Shawan Big Plate Chicken
Shawan County is the birthplace of Dapanji (Big Plate Chicken). Dapanji from Xinghua Village in Shawan and Lao Shawei Dapanji from Shawan are quite famous.
Xinjiang's first plate
It was once famous for its "Guinness World Record-breaking" super-sized braised chicken. The environment is better than that of a typical braised chicken restaurant, making it a great spot for tourists to take photos.
