Poulet De Bresse, AOP, Female 1.5-1.7kg

Poulet de Bresse AOP is a whole female Poulet de Bresse carrying AOP designation – the most celebrated chicken in the world, at 1.5 to 1.7kg. Poulet de Bresse AOP is the only chicken in the world with full protected designation of origin status. As a result, every bird must come from the Bresse region of France, be of the specific Bresse breed and meet strict standards of feed and rearing. Furthermore, Bresse farmers raise their birds on grain and dairy. Each bird must have four square metres of outdoor space. In particular, the female Poulet de Bresse has a more refined, delicate flavour than the larger male.

About Poulet de Bresse AOP

We source our poultry from carefully selected farms and producers in Britain and France. In particular, we choose every bird for its breed, welfare standard and flavour. As a result, the poultry we deliver ranges from outstanding free-range British chicken. We also stock the most celebrated table birds in the world. Furthermore, breed, diet and time to maturity define poultry quality above all else. However, most supermarket chickens reach slaughter in just 35 days on a high-protein diet. In particular, our free-range birds take considerably longer to reach maturity – and the difference in flavour is immediately apparent. Additionally, French Label Rouge certification and AOP status guarantee standards of breed, feed and rearing that no supermarket bird approaches. That commitment to genuine quality is what drives every sourcing decision we make. That is why Poulet de Bresse AOP from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses even the most discerning cooks.

Why Choose Poulet de Bresse AOP From Us

Cooking well-sourced poultry requires less intervention than most cooks apply. In contrast to intensively reared chicken, these birds have genuine flavour that simple cooking reveals rather than disguises. As a result, a good free-range chicken roasted with nothing but butter, salt and a lemon inside is one of the finest things a kitchen can produce. Furthermore, resting a roasted bird is as important as the cooking itself. However, different cuts demand different approaches. In particular, thighs and legs benefit from longer cooking and suit braising, slow-roasting and grilling over charcoal. Moreover, the breast cooks more quickly and dries out if overcooked. Additionally, the finest French birds like Poulet de Bresse deserve restraint. Their extraordinary flavour needs no enhancement beyond butter and seasoning. That restraint is the mark of a cook who understands the ingredient.

How to Cook Poulet de Bresse AOP

To get the very best from Poulet de Bresse AOP:

• Cook with complete restraint – Poulet de Bresse AOP needs no more than good butter, sea salt and fresh tarragon.
• Roast at 190°C for 20 minutes per 500g, basting every 15 minutes with the exceptional roasting juices.
• Furthermore, Poulet de Bresse AOP female suits poaching in a court bouillon for the classic French poulet en demi-deuil preparation.
• Rest for 15 minutes before carving and serve the juices as a natural sauce without further reduction.

Perfect Pairings

Poulet de Bresse AOP pairs beautifully with:

• Good butter and fresh tarragon – nothing more is needed
• A light cream sauce or a simple jus from the roasting juices
• Fine green beans, roasted asparagus or a simple watercress salad
• A bottle of the finest white Burgundy or a serious Meursault alongside

Storage: Keep refrigerated and use within 2 to 3 days of delivery. For longer storage, freeze on the day of delivery and use within 3 months. Furthermore, remove from the packaging on arrival and pat dry. Store uncovered in the fridge for a drier skin before roasting. However, always ensure the bird reaches a safe internal temperature of 75°C. Delivered fresh and ready to cook.

However you cook it, Poulet de Bresse AOP brings a quality and flavour that careful sourcing and genuine welfare standards deliver. Moreover, the finest poultry always rewards the simplest cooking and lets the bird speak for itself.