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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
Chakhchoukha Constantinoise
Algeria
3 hours 15 minutes
Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Olives
Algeria
1 hour 40 minutes
Chorba Frik Algérienne
Algeria
2 hours
Chorba Frik Algérienne
Algeria
1 hour 55 minutes
Couscous aux Sept Légumes
Algeria
2 hours 15 minutes
Couscous Marrakchi
Algeria
2 hours 20 minutes
Djari Bou Marq
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes
Djari Loubia Djazairia
Algeria
1 hour 50 minutes
Poulet à la Cannelle Algérien
Algeria
1 hour 35 minutes
Rechta Algéroise
Algeria
2.5 hours
Tajine d'Jaj bil Barqouq
Algeria
1 hour 20 minutes
Tajine Zitoune
Algeria
1 hour 10 minutes