Smoking a whole chicken is a great way to give the meat flavor and moisture. For a beginner, the steps may seem hard, but they’re actually pretty simple once you know them. In this detailed guide, I’ll show you how to brine, prepare, smoke, and serve a delicious smoked chicken. Why Smoke a Chicken? There … Read more
Going back to the land is all the rage these days. There are many reasons why people raise chickens in their backyards, including the fun of having a pet (especially one that makes food), the desire to help the environment, and the desire to know where their eggs come from. For the ones still deciding … Read more
As a passionate home cook and food safety advocate, I’m often asked what salmonella contamination looks like on chicken It’s a common misconception that you can visually identify salmonella on raw chicken The truth is, you can’t detect salmonella just by looking. This sneaky pathogen leaves no visible traces or signs on the chicken itself. … Read more
Crispy fried chicken is one of life’s great culinary pleasures Who doesn’t love that shatteringly crisp coating giving way to juicy, tender chicken? But achieving that perfect crunch can be tricky. Many home cooks have abandoned crispy chicken to the realm of restaurants and takeout However, with one simple ingredient that’s likely already in your … Read more
Hens don’t need a rooster to lay eggs, but they do need one to lay eggs that have been fertilized. Chickens are different from mammals in a lot of ways when it comes to their anatomy and therefore their reproductive system. Let’s talk about how eggs are fertilized by chickens. When roosters mate with hens, … Read more
These crowd pleasing Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are a wonderful weeknight dinner option that the whole family is guaranteed to enjoy! The end result is a perfectly juicy interior and an extra crispy exterior to dip in your favorite sauce (like my Raising Cane’s Sauce) or enjoy on their own!. Air fryers have become an … Read more
You’re in the right place if you’re not sure what to serve with tacos tonight! Everyone loves tacos, but I think the sides (and drinks!) are just as important. Any side dish that goes with tacos, from chips and guacamole to dressed greens, will make the meal more interesting and fun to eat by adding … Read more
City Chicken isn’t as common as it used to be, but people in the Great Lakes region of North America still like it. Also, here’s a secret: it’s not chicken, it’s pork! This is a unique part of Polish-American food culture that you can try for yourself. You can also make your own Seasoning Salt … Read more
Peking Duck Pancakes are one of my favorite things to enjoy eating. Whether at home or at a good Chinese restaurant, they’re a delicacy that is so indulgent. This recipe emulates all those wonderful flavors and textures of the famous dish but replaces Duck with Chicken Breast. We’re proud to say that this Peking Chicken … Read more
‘Chicken Hawk’ is not the name of a single bird. Instead, ‘Chicken Hawk’ or ‘Chickenhawk’ is an informal name given to three types of hawks. These are the ‘sharp-shinned hawk’, the ‘Cooper’s hawk’, and the ‘chicken hawk’. The chickenhawk belongs to the family ‘Accipitridae’. Cooper’s hawk belongs to the genus ‘Accipiter’. Their species is ‘A. … Read more
