noun
Hinai chicken; Hinai-dori
A Japanese breed of chicken native to Akita Prefecture, known for its high-quality meat. Often used in local dishes like kiritanpo nabe.
比内鶏は秋田県の特産品として知られている。
Hinai chicken is known as a specialty product of Akita Prefecture.
比内鶏を使ったきりたんぽ鍋は絶品だ。
Kiritanpo hot pot made with Hinai chicken is exquisite.
比内地鶏 is a specific crossbreed of Hinai chicken with other breeds, often marketed as a premium brand, while 比内鶏 refers to the pure breed itself.
Named after the Hinai region in Akita Prefecture (比内) combined with 鶏 (chicken). The breed has been raised in the area for centuries and was designated a natural monument of Japan in 1942.