桶子鸡是开封卤味的代表。
桶子鸡是河南开封最具代表性的卤味。它与道口烧鸡并称为"河南卤味双绝"，但各有风味。
桶子鸡与道口烧鸡的最大区别在于选料。桶子鸡选用老母鸡，道口烧鸡则选用童子鸡；桶子鸡重在肉质紧实，道口烧鸡则追求酥烂。
桶子鸡的卤水相对清淡。它以八角、桂皮、香叶、白芷等基础调料为主，没有过多香辛料的堆砌，保留了鸡肉的原味。
桶子鸡的工艺特点是桶焖。将整只鸡放入特制的桶中，加入卤水，慢火焖煮数小时，让鸡肉熟透但不过烂。
正宗的桶子鸡切成条状装盘，鸡肉紧实、咸香诱人。它是开封人夏夜小酌的最佳下酒菜。
"一只桶子鸡，是开封古都千年风味的延续。"
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