Everything Chicken

Everything Chicken

Chicken is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen, lending itself to an endless array of delicious dishes. From crispy fried chicken to comforting chicken noodle soup, the possibilities are limitless when you have a whole chicken at your disposal. Too often we take the convenience of pre-portioned chicken parts for granted, missing out on the satisfying experience of cooking an entire bird. But there is something deeply satisfying about utilizing every part of the animal and allowing no part to go to waste when you buy bulk chicken.

The breast meat can be pan-seared, oven-roasted or pounded into crispy chicken cutlets. The wings make perfect appetizers whether baked, fried or tossed in a thick, sticky glaze. The rich, succulent thighs are fantastic for slow braises or shredding for chicken salad. Even the back and wings can be transformed into a velvety, collagen-rich chicken stock. With just one humble chicken, you can prepare a bounty of main dishes, appetizers, salads, soups and more. Embracing the entire bird connects you to food in a more sustainable, less wasteful way. It’s a labor of love  but one that yields refrigerators full of future meals.

So don’t just settle for the same old boneless, skinless breasts. Grab a whole chicken and get reacquainted with the infinitely adaptable canvas it provides. One bird is a world of culinary possibilities.