Dezhou braised chicken, also known as Dezhou spiced boneless braised chicken, is one of the famous three treasures in Texas (braised chicken, watermelon and golden jujube). Tezhou Braised Chicken is a famous traditional dish of Han nationality in China, which is a classic of Shandong cuisine. Dezhou braised chicken making technique is a national intangible cultural heritage. 1 As early as the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Dezhou braised chicken was listed as a tribute from Shandong and sent to the palace for the emperor and the royal family to enjoy. In 1950s, on the way back from Shanghai, Vice Chairman Soong Ching Ling stopped in Texas for many times and bought braised chicken from Texas as a tribute to President Mao Zedong. Dezhou braised chicken is famous all over the country and exported overseas, and is known as "the best chicken in the world".