Chicken

Poulet

What it is

Every chicken descends from a shy jungle bird of Southeast Asia. Henri IV of France wished “a chicken in every peasant’s pot, every Sunday” — the poule au pot became a political promise, and the bird the most eaten meat on the planet.

In the kitchen

Salt it the night before and let it dry uncovered in the fridge: the skin will roast to glass. The carcass owes you a stock — collect the debt.

Goes with

Lemon Garlic Tarragon Thyme Mustard Paprika Button mushroom Rosemary

Same species

Egg white powder (albumin) Chicken tail (bonjiri) Bresse chicken Capon Rooster Cockscomb

Also used with

Amontillado Arleux smoked garlic Bagnoli truffle Bamboo fungus Bay bolete Black morel

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