Saltwater Chicken (鹽水雞)

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鹽水雞Saltwater Chicken

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Also called cold saltwater chicken · chilled chicken

Find Saltwater Chicken near me

Opens Google Maps with the Chinese name “鹽水雞”, so you also find the local shops an English search misses

What is Saltwater Chicken?

Chilled poached chicken tossed with your choice of vegetables, tofu and mushrooms in a garlicky, peppery dressing with green onion. A light, cold alternative to fried snacks.

What does it taste like?

  • Cold and refreshing
  • Garlic and pepper
  • Tender chicken
  • Choose your items

How much does it cost?

NT$80–180 per bag

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Night markets and evening street stalls. Pick your items into a basket and hand it to the vendor.

How to find it near you

Tap “Find Saltwater Chicken near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “鹽水雞”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “yán shuǐ jī”.