Chicken

American chickens are bred to grow very large, very quickly, and have a lot of breast meat since that’s the preferred cut. Of course, all… Read More »Why Does Chicken In The Us Taste Different?

That weird color in your bird is a red herring (ha…?) and has nothing to do with safety. Instead you’re seeing pigments from bone marrow… Read More »Why Do My Chicken Thighs Look Purple?

This is due to spoilage bacteria. It wont make you sick, but it will make the food taste different. There is no way to avoid… Read More »Why Does Chicken Taste Gamey The Next Day?

Silkies. Blue-Skinned Silkies have been beloved for centuries in Chinese cuisine, but they remain a rare and distinctive breed in the US. This selection comes… Read More »What Chicken Has Blue Meat?

Green Muscle Disease (or Deep Pectoral Myopathy, DPM) is a degenerative disease of the minor pectoral muscles (i.e. the tenders), which is characterized by atrophy… Read More »What Is Green Muscle Disease In Chickens?

If raw chicken is gray, green, or any color other than light pink, this is a sign it has gone bad. Is chicken bad if… Read More »Why Is My Chicken A Weird Color?

Is it okay to eat rubbery chicken? That’s a common question that pops up due to how easy it is to overcook it. The answer… Read More »Is It Safe To Eat Overcooked Chicken?

If the flesh is gray or green or if the fat is yellow in color, this is a sign of spoilage and you should discard… Read More »What If My Chicken Is Grey?

When it comes to eating and drinking during the Nine Days, meat (including poultry) and wine are prohibited except on Shabbat. Meat and wine are… Read More »Can You Eat Chicken During The 9 Days?

If heat is continually applied, the meat will begin to burn. As sugars and proteins burn away, they leave behind blackened, partially-combusted carbon, a common… Read More »Why Did My Chicken Turn Black On The Grill?