Description

A chicken broiler is a type of chicken raised specifically for meat production. Modern commercial broilers, typically known as Cornish crosses or Cornish-Rocks are specially bred for large scale, efficient meat production and grow much faster than egg or traditional dual purpose breeds. They have white feathers and yellowish skin. The broiler is raised in a highly controlled environment along with thousands of other broiler chicks. It is given unrestricted access to a special diet of high protein feed delivered via an automated feeding system. This is combined with artificial lighting conditions to stimulate growth and thus the desired body weight is achieved in 4 - 8 weeks, depending on the approximate body weight required by the processing plant. After processing, the poultry is delivered as fresh or frozen chicken to the stores.

How to select

An important aspect to remember when choosing broiler is the color and smell. To avoid spoiled chicken, be sure to choose chicken broiler that is creamy white to deep yellow in appearance. Check for the expiry date , in case of packaged chicken broiler. If you notice a strong, unpleasant odor after opening a package of chicken, leave it open on the counter for a few minutes. Sometimes oxidation takes place inside the package, resulting in a slight, but harmless odor. If the odor remains, do not use the chicken.

Culinary Uses

" Chicken broiler can be cooked in innumerable ways; it can be made into crockpots, put in salads, grilled, breaded and deep-fried, or used in various curries
" There is significant variation in cooking methods amongst cultures; historically common methods include roasting, baking and frying.
" Chicken broiler dishes are liked by almost all non-vegetarian food lovers. They make for excellent baked dishes with cheese and herbs, casseroles and other Tandoori items.
" Today, chicken broiler drumsticks are also cooked by deep frying and prepared as fast food as Fried Chicken drumstick.
" A few common chicken broiler dishes are Chicken masala, chicken Shanghai style, Grilled drumsticks, Oven fried chicken with seasoned flour coating, etc
" Economical, versatile, and readily available, chicken broiler is the perfect ingredient for easy, everyday recipes, as well as entertaining. It also stars in thousands of sought-after ethnic and regional recipes -- from chicken masala, chicken parmesan, chicken enchiladas, and sesame chicken, to baked chicken dishes.

How to store

Chicken broilers can keep in the coldest part of the refrigerator for up to two days. Also , make sure to store chicken in the freezer in an airtight package.

Health benefits

" Chicken boasts a positive nutritional profile, as well. It is high in protein, low in fat and cholesterol, and contains zero carbs, making it a winning choice for healthy eating.