baak6 cit3 gai1白切雞白切鸡

Jyutpingbaak6 cit3 gai1

Yalebaahk chit gāi

名詞

Definition

White cut chicken; a classic Cantonese poached chicken dish sliced into pieces and served with ginger scallion sauce.

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How it's used

The defining characteristic of this dish is its preparation, which involves poaching the chicken in seasoned water to maintain a silky texture rather than roasting it. It is almost always served with a side of ginger and scallion oil, which provides a necessary saltiness and aromatic punch to the mild meat. While technically not roasted, it is categorized under the umbrella of 燒味 in local eateries.

Measure word

zek3隻jek

Examples

le1呢gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭ge3嘅baak6白cit3切gai1雞pei4皮waat6滑juk6肉nyun6嫩，hou2好hou2好sik6食。

The white cut chicken at this shop has smooth skin and tender meat; it's delicious.

Common phrases

baak6白cit3切gai1雞faan6飯

white cut chicken rice

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 炸子雞, which is deep-fried to achieve crispy skin. Remember that 白切雞 is specifically poached, resulting in a pale, smooth skin and a very moist, tender interior.