Known for delicious chicken that is crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, Popeyes was a favorite of the late Chef Anthony Bourdain. After tasting the chicken sandwiches the chain has to offer, its easy to see why. Fresh-tasting fried chicken is soaked in buttermilk and battered for an extra crispy … Read more
The gizzard is an interesting and often misunderstood part of the chicken’s anatomy. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into exactly what the gizzard is, what it does, and what part of the chicken it comes from. An Overview of the Chicken’s Digestive System To understand where the gizzard comes from, we first … Read more
Update: I also have a soy-free corn-free version of my homemade whole grain chicken feed! For easy formulating, download Garden Betty’s Chicken Feed Calculator to manage costs, calculate protein content, and custom mix your feed on the fly. I started making my own soy-free, mostly organic, whole grain chicken feed more than nine years ago, … Read more
In this post, I explore chicken base vs broth and how to use them in your favorite recipes. If youre an avid home cook or a budding chef, youve probably come across terms like “chicken base,” “chicken stock,” and “chicken broth. “. While these ingredients often seem interchangeable, they have unique qualities that can impact … Read more
Ingredients CHICKEN – 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast – cut into 1 inch to 1 ½ inch pieces – 6 garlic cloves – kept whole and slightly crushed depends how small or large they are, and how much you like garlic. I used smaller sized cloves. – 2 teaspoons lemon zest – ¼ cup … Read more
The BEST chicken salad sides! Here are the best options for what to serve with chicken salad for lunch or dinner. It’s an ideal main dish for warmer months, but also perfect for a luncheon, baby shower, or light dinner. You can make it easily out of rotisserie chicken, leftover roast chicken, or even quickly … Read more
Do you want to be king of your chicken wing castle? Deep fry a batch of wings before tossing with your favorite dry rub and melted butter. 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
Tips: The marinara sauce can be made a day ahead of time. It can also be made on its own and used as a pasta sauce. When tenderizing the meat, it is important to start in the center and work your way out to the edges. This gives you more control and helps to keep … Read more
So, you’ve committed the time and money to raise chickens. Yet, you haven’t seen any results or are anxiously awaiting the day you’ll see those juicy, fresh eggs. So, when do chickens start laying eggs? This is a question that most new backyard chicken owners have. The anticipation of seeing your money’s return, and gaining … Read more
The MEGA list of the BEST diced chicken recipes! Including easy dinner ideas made with diced chicken, lunches, and even freezer meals, this list is the best resource for finding ways to use up leftover diced chicken breast or just adding a few new easy and delicious chicken dinners to your regular rotation. We are … Read more