Tag: Chicken

The pathogen, found in a chicken’s intestinal tract, causes no harm to the animals, but it can make humans very ill, sometimes fatally, if high cooking temperatures don’t kill it. Are chicken intestines healthy? They’re packed with nutrients, such as vitamin B12 and folate, and they’re also an excellent source of iron and protein. Is […]

What is a “pollo”? Pollo is either a male or female chicken that’s been specifically bred for meat. Since male chickens get bulkier than hens, pollo more often than not refers to a young male chicken that Italians will buy at a supermarket (supermercato). Does pollo mean chicken in Spanish? noun, plural pol·los [paw-yaws, -lyaws]. […]

The leg quarter is made up of the thigh, drumstick, and part of the back of the chicken. It’s named a quarter because it consists of about a quarter of the whole bird. The dark meat takes well to roasting and yields moist and flavorful chicken. Are chicken thighs the same as chicken quarters? What […]

The white meat is, according to US Wellness Meats, the part of the chicken breast that isn’t directly attached to the ribs. Because of this location, the tenders are actually more, well, tender without any added fat or calories compared to a piece of dark meat. What is the most tender piece of the chicken? […]

Poultry Cuts Cut Retail Cuts Restaurant Cuts Chicken breast boneless/skinless Chicken breast fillets (or tenders) Chicken leg Chicken leg (back attached) Chicken Ballotine (boneless leg) Chicken drumstick What are all the cuts of chicken? A chicken can either be used as a whole bird or be divided into four different cuts – the drumstick, wing, […]

The order of the chicken parts are: Rib, drumstick, hip, breast, wing. According to KFC Japan, this interesting guide on how to enjoy their fried chicken is in conjunction with their new promotions, “30% Off Pack” and “30% Off Barrel”. What are the different pieces of fried chicken? The white meat sections are the breast […]

So What Exactly is a Closed Flock? Keeping a closed flock means that you don’t add any juvenile or adult chickens to your flock. In my case, it means hatching my own chicks from hatching eggs that I get from a reputable hatchery with an NPIP certification. What is a collection of chickens called? The […]

The United States Department of Agriculture describes the Rock Cornish Game Hen or Cornish Game Hen as “a young immature chicken (less than five weeks of age), weighing not more than two pounds ready-to-cookto-cookA cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, techniques and dishes, and usually associated with a specific culture or […]

No. Roosters cannot lay eggs. They simply do not have the same reproductive anatomy as a hen. While roosters have the ability to fertilize a hen’s egg, their lack of ovaries and oviduct along with numerous other biological features make it impossible for your rooster to ever lay an egg. Can a male chicken lay […]

Crowing and the pecking order If there was ever such a show of power in the hen house it would have to be a crow. Many studies on roosters confirm that one main reason a rooster crows is to assert dominance and territory. Why is my chicken acting like a rooster? Androgens are the class […]

A chick is covered with downy, soft, small feathers until it develops past 6 weeks of age. Male chicks usually have light-colored heads, whereas females often have dark brown ones. If a female has down spots or stripes, they are typically brown or black. In contrast, a male’s accent marks are generally white or yellow. […]

Statistically, half of the eggs you hatch will turn out to be roosters, but there are a few tricks you can use to try to hatch out more hens for your backyard flock. What percentage of chicken eggs are female? approximately 50 percent femalesMost poultry naturally hatch approximately 50 percent females and 50 percent males. […]

It’s the pickle brine! Well before being fried to perfection, the chicken breasts are brined with pickle juice for super-juicy, tender meat. People go wild for this chicken. Does Chick-fil-A use pickle juice to brine? No, Chick-fil-A does not brine their food with pickle juice), the Redditor also unveiled some interesting tidbits. Why does Chick-fil-A […]

Is Brining Chicken Healthy? Brining chicken is not as healthy as it could be. While brining results in very flavorful, juicy meat, it also increases its overall sodium content. If you’re watching your salt intake, it might be best to slightly lower the amount of salt in your brine solution. Does brining add calories to […]

What does marinating chicken in buttermilk do? Because of its slight acidity, buttermilk has the ability to tenderize the chicken, without it becoming tough and chewy. Using buttermilk also helps the chicken go nice and flaky when you dredge it through the dry mix. How long can I leave chicken soaking in buttermilk? According to […]

If you do not have or cannot find evaporated milk, substitute half and half. Regular milk, Chase says, is too light and thin, and it will not yield the same perfect crust. Chase’s secret to perfect fried chicken is to make sure it is “perfectly dry before it hits the fryer. Can I use regular […]

A brine adds flavor and keeps the meat tender and juicy. It’s a no-brainer way to turn a regular in your dinnertime rotation into something extraordinary—and, not to mention, a smart way to guard against accidental overcooking. Does brining chicken really work? Brining keeps chicken incredibly moist while adding an excellent flavour. It’s a bit […]

Score Meat Before Marinating: To help the marinade penetrate as deeply as possible (especially thicker cuts like flank steak), prick the surface of the meat with a fork or score it with a knife. Do you poke holes before marinating chicken? Do not poke holes in meat before marinating. This actually drains out the juices. […]

Salt in the brine seasons meat and changes the structure of its proteins so that they are able to both absorb and hold on to more moisture. Pros: Works faster than salting; can make lean meat juicier than salting since it adds, versus merely retains, moisture. What does Soaking chicken in salt water do? The […]

Callers to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Hotline sometimes ask about soaking poultry in salt water. This is a personal preference and serves no purpose for food safety. What does Soaking chicken in salt water do? The process of soaking the meat in salted water causes the chicken to absorb some […]