Guilin Shredded Chicken Noodle Soup

Guilin Shredded Chicken Noodle Soup represents light flavors, featuring tender chicken shreds and sweet chicken broth—refreshing and non-greasy. To make it, local free-range chicken is boiled until 80% done, then shredded (broth reserved). Cooked rice noodles are placed in a bowl, topped with chicken shreds, poured with strained chicken broth, seasoned with a little salt and pepper, then sprinkled with scallions, cilantro, and fried peanuts. The key is "freshness": the chicken is firm and tender with distinct fibers; the broth is clear with a faint chicken fat aroma, naturally flavorful without excess seasonings. Smooth noodles, tender chicken, and crunchy peanuts create balanced layers—perfect for breakfast or light appetites. It's a common home-cooked meal in Guilin; families add greens or tomatoes for nutrition. Foreigners will enjoy its lightness, finding it like a "Chinese chicken noodle soup" with sweeter broth and smoother noodles for a unique touch.