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Chicken
Also known as: pollo, poulet, huhn
The world's most versatile protein. Light meat is lean; dark meat is more flavorful. Can be roasted, grilled, fried, braised, or poached.
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Origin
Southeast Asia (domesticated)
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Storage
Refrigerate at 40°F or below; freeze for long-term
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Shelf Life
1-2 days refrigerated, 9-12 months frozen
💡 Tips & Tricks
- ✓Let chicken rest 5-10 minutes after cooking
- ✓Brine for juicier results
- ✓Use a meat thermometer: 165°F internal temperature
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
Calories
165 per 3.5oz breast
Protein
31g
Fat
3.6g
📖 Recipes with Chicken
Chorba Frik Algérienne
Algeria
2 hours
Couscous Marrakchi
Algeria
2 hours 20 minutes
Pollo al Chilindron
Spain
1 hour 15 minutes
Poulet à la Cannelle Algérien
Algeria
1 hour 35 minutes
Couscous aux Sept Légumes
Algeria
2 hours 15 minutes
Shorbath Adas
United Arab Emirates
45 minutes
Hong Kong Style Stuffed Squid
Hong Kong
1 hour 15 minutes
Chorba Frik Algérienne
Algeria
1 hour 55 minutes
Bhutanese Spicy Chicken Stew with Bamboo Shoots and Radish
Bhutan
1 hour 10 minutes
Fesenjan
Iran
2 hours 30 minutes
Blood Sausage with Apples and Mustard Sauce
Luxembourg
45 minutes
Caldeirada de Cabrito
Angola
2 hours 30 minutes