Tag: Chicken

In fact, more than 50% of chicken production is now raised without any antibiotics ever. The most important thing to remember is any possible bacteria, antibiotic resistant or not, is not resistant to the heat of your oven or grill and is killed by proper cooking. Does all chicken have to be antibiotic free? Even […]

Raw chicken should have a light pink color with white fatty pieces. If the flesh is gray or green or if the fat is yellow in color, this is a sign of spoilage and you should discard the chicken. That said, it’s normal if there are mild color changes in the chicken’s flesh. How can […]

Beyond Pizza With Specialty Chicken For example, premium chicken is topped with garlic Parmesan white sauce, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, crispy bacon, and diced tomatoes in our Crispy Bacon and Tomato Specialty Chicken. What is Domino’s premium chicken made of? Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning [Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Buttermilk Powder, […]

The best way to ensure you’re buying the freshest poultry is to look at the fat—it should be white to deep yellow, never gray or pale. Make sure the package is well wrapped and leak-free. What’s the best kind of chicken to buy? The Bottom Line In the best case scenario, you’re going to walk […]

The Pros of Free-Ranging Chickens Broader Diet. Free-range chickens are able to forage for bugs, grass, and herbs. Less Feed Costs. Free-Ranging Chickens are Fun to Watch. Richer Eggs. More Exercise for Free-Ranging Chickens. Coop and Run Stay Cleaner. Compost. Predators. What are the advantages of free range chicken? Tag: benefits of having free range […]

So you can rest assured, the chicken you eat at KFC is free of any added hormones, steroids or any other bad stuff! Is KFC fried chicken healthy? Fat, Sodium, and Cholesterol A bucket of fried chicken has 3,090 calories along with “vast amounts” of saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, the CSPI adds. Most KFC […]

They take fresh chicken pieces, coat them in a breadcrumb and spice mix then pressure fry them. So that would be as processed as a lot of stuff in your own kitchen or in a restaurant. However apart from being killed, gutted and jointed at the abattoir, the chicken is not “processed” before delivery to […]

We consulted a few of our favorite dietitians and asked if there are any healthy KFC menu items. “KFC meal options have high levels of sodium, saturated fat, and calories, which is obviously not good for your health,” Clara Lawson, RDN, tells Eat This, Not That! What is the healthiest thing to eat at KFC? […]

According to the USDA, chickens labeled “free-range” must have had access to the outside (3). However, the regulation doesn’t specify how large the outdoor area needs to be or how long the chickens must have access to it. How long does a chicken have to be outside to be free range? If poultry is certified […]

We use 100 percent real chicken raised on U.S. farms. Our chicken is USDA inspected for quality before it can be delivered to our kitchens. Is KFC fried chicken healthy? Fat, Sodium, and Cholesterol A bucket of fried chicken has 3,090 calories along with “vast amounts” of saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, the CSPI adds. […]

KFC chicken is made entirely of actual chicken and is available in the form of chicken wings, breasts, and thighs. What kind of chicken is used by KFC? KFC uses real Canadian farm-raised chicken, because a local bird is a fresh bird. Chicken is delivered fresh to KFC restaurants throughout the week. Each individual piece […]

In the USDA’s view, any natural meat, poultry, or egg product is simply one that is minimally processed and doesn’t have any artificial flavorings, colorings, or preservatives added after slaughter. What does it mean when chicken is all natural? Natural chicken does not contain added growth hormones*, additives, and antibiotics and is minimally processed to […]

There are a number of companies that produce or serve meat raised without antibiotics. For example, Bell & Evans falls into this category, as do Perdue and Tyson. Progresso is using no-antibiotics chicken in all its chicken soup varieties. What brand chicken does not use antibiotics? Tyson Foods is the world’s largest producer of no-antibiotics-ever […]

To officially be called “organic,” the animal must be fed organic food (grown with no pesticides), receive no antibiotics and be given access to the outdoors. Is there a difference between organic chicken and regular chicken? The main difference between organic and regular is the fat content of the skin; organic has between 5 to […]

Poultry classes are defined primarily in terms of the age and sex of the bird. Genetic improvements and poultry management techniques have reduced the grow-out period for some poultry classes, while extensive cross breeding has produced poultry with higher meat yields but blurred breed distinctions. How are chicken categorized? Chicken Scientific Name. The chicken belongs […]

two years. Since the Brahma is such a large bird, it takes longer than the average chicken to mature. Some folks say they can take up to two years to fully mature. The chicks are usually robust and hatch quickly – they feather in rapidly too. How long does it take a Buff Brahma to […]

five to six square feet. Some larger breeds will require even more space. For instance the Brahma chicken (pictured below) needs five to six square feet (0.4 to 0.5m) of space in the coop and 12 to 14 feet (1.1 to 1.3m) in the pen. Some additional space considerations are perches and nesting boxes. How […]

One of the largest dual purpose chicken breeds that withstands cold temperatures well are Brahma chickens. These winter hardy breeds have feathers all over their bodies including their feet. What breed of chicken is best for cold weather? Three docile, cold hardy breeds that do well with children include Orpingtons, Australorps and Silkie Bantams. Other […]

Brahmas are dual chickens – which means they’re good for both meat and eggs. Do Brahma chickens lay eggs? First and foremost Brahmas are found to be extremely hardy chickens. They are also good egg-layers for their size. Considered a superior winter-layer, they produce the bulk of their eggs from October to May. The eggs […]

Ameraucanas are of medium size, about 6 to 7 lbs, and kept primarily for egg laying. Their egg laying ability is considered fair, at 3 blue eggs a week. They aren’t especially broody though. The APA recognizes the blue, black, blue wheaten, brown red, silver, wheaten, and white varieties. Are Ameraucana chickens good for meat? […]