Chicken, a new alternative to turkey or capon?
Why choose chicken?
The chicken is close to the capon, but its weight is lower than that of the male (2.4 kilos on average). This young hen slaughtered before laying is raised and fattened for at least 112 days and fed on dairy products and cereals (corn most of the time). His taste is more subtle and his flesh softer than his companion, making it a great option for Christmas! Compared to turkey, the quality of the chicken is superior and allows to obtain dishes finer than with the latter.
The chicken, for whom?
The quality and exceptional taste of its soft and tender flesh make it an ideal poultry a must for gourmets who want to enjoy it at Christmas with excellent cream or wine sauces. Its weight is lower than others poultry, it is not necessarily the best option for a big Christmas table. In this case, capon or goose offer more to eat.
How to choose a chicken?
A festive Christmas meal, quality chicken! Preferably buy a Label Rouge farm chicken, because the quality criteria attached to its breeding and food are high. Space, healthy food and longer fattening time: choose quality! Do not forget to empty it before cooking, because the labeled chicken (Bresse or elsewhere ...) is sold whole.
Accommodate the chicken
Do not panic if this is the first time you cook, the chicken works like the capon or the turkey ! In spit, with various sauces, filled ... Bon appétit!
