Chicken can feed a lot of people at a party or cookout, whether you make it the crispiest way in the oven or try chef Andrew Zimmern’s zesty fried chicken recipe. It’s even easier to serve if you put it out on a tray and let people help themselves. But if you’re going to leave … Read more
One of the best things about keeping chickens is being able to enjoy fresh eggs. You can take a fresh egg from the coop to your breakfast, but if you have more than one chicken, you’ll have some extra eggs at some point. How long do fresh chicken eggs last? The answer depends on a … Read more
You may find yourself asking, “Is a rooster a chicken? How can they mate if they’re different?” when you go to the chicken coop or the barnyard when you’re not used to being there. In agriculture, particularly poultry rearing, the term “rooster” is used to describe a sexually mature chicken, usually kept by chicken breeders. … Read more
Kids and adults both love chicken strips. They’re easy to keep in the freezer for busy weeknights because they’re so quick and easy to make. But it’s easy to get stuck in a rut of always serving chicken strips with the same sides. With a little imagination, though, simple chicken strips can become the star … Read more
Chicken is a versatile and affordable protein that works well in a variety of dishes. When chicken goes on sale at the grocery store or you’ve cooked more than you need for dinner freezing the extra chicken allows you to save money and avoid food waste. But what’s the best way to freeze chicken? This … Read more
Chicken nuggets are a popular fast food menu item, especially with kids. The battered and fried nuggets are tasty and convenient. But many health-conscious customers wonder – how many calories are in a 20 piece chicken nugget order? In this article we’ll take a close look at the calorie count and nutrition facts for a … Read more
So a recipe calls for a cup of chicken? Or a pound of chicken is on your ingredient list and youre wondering what the exact amount of pieces of boneless chicken breasts you need is? The next time youre looking at a recipe and wondering “but how much chicken is that??”, this post is here … Read more
Chicken of the woods mushrooms (Laetiporus sulphureus) are a delicious edible mushroom that grows in shelf-like clusters on trees. Their meaty texture and mild flavor make them a popular choice for cooking. Chicken of the woods gets its name from its uncanny resemblance to chicken breast meat when cooked. These mushrooms often get very big, … Read more
Many people love Wendy’s chicken nuggets because they are crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. But besides being tasty, are they also good for you? More specifically, how much protein are those little pieces of breaded and fried chicken? As a health-conscious fast food lover, I decided to dig into … Read more
If you want to be king of your chicken wing castle, deep fry some wings and then mix them with cream cheese and your favorite dry rub. Chicken wing supremacy is really that simple. One dry rub has herbs, garlic, and onion in it, and the other has chile powder and lime in it. But … Read more
