Hard Chicken | USA-Raised Hand-Slaughtered Zabiha Halal

Hard Chicken Raised in the USA, Hand-Slaughtered Zabiha Halal and Vacuum Packed for Traditional Curries

$31.79

Hard chicken brings a firm texture and rich flavor to traditional curries, biryani and slow-cooked meals. Farm raised in the USA, this hand-slaughtered Zabiha Halal chicken suits Bengali, Indian and Pakistani recipes where a more substantial texture is part of the dish.

The chicken is professionally cleaned and vacuum packed. Select skinless or skin-on curry pieces, or a whole chicken with skin, to suit your recipe. Cleaned weights are approximate: 2 lb without skin and 2.5 lb with skin, including the whole skin-on chicken. Heads, feet and organs are excluded.

Hard chicken may need more cooking time than regular broiler chicken. It also suits soups, roasts and BBQ, giving you several ways to use its distinctive texture and flavor.

Features

Farm raised in the USA
100% Zabiha Halal and hand slaughtered
USDA inspected
Professionally cleaned and vacuum packed
Firmer texture and richer flavor than regular broiler chicken
Skinless and skin-on curry pieces or whole chicken with skin
Heads, feet and organs excluded

Specifications

Product: Hard chicken
Origin: Farm raised in the USA
Preparation: Professionally cleaned
Halal preparation: 100% Zabiha Halal; hand slaughtered
Inspection: USDA inspected
Without Skin: Curry pieces; around 2 lb after cleaning
With Skin: Curry pieces; around 2.5 lb after cleaning
Whole with Skin: Whole chicken with skin; around 2.5 lb
Packaging: Vacuum packed
Excluded parts: Head, feet and organs

Frequently Asked Questions

How does hard chicken differ from regular broiler chicken?

Hard chicken has a firmer texture and richer flavor than regular broiler chicken. It may take longer to cook and works well in curries, soups and slow-cooked meals.

Which preparation should I choose for curry or roasting?

Choose the skinless or skin-on curry pieces for cut chicken dishes, or Whole with Skin when your recipe calls for a whole bird. The whole chicken retains its skin.

What is the approximate weight of each preparation?

The skinless hard chicken is around 2 lb after cleaning, while the skin-on preparation is around 2.5 lb after cleaning. The whole chicken with skin is also around 2.5 lb.