Chicken Young (Coquelet), 454g

Coquelet Young Chicken 454g is a whole coquelet at 454g – a young cockerel slightly larger than a poussin. It has more developed flavour and a generous single-serving size. The coquelet sits between poussin and a full-sized chicken in both size and flavour development. As a result, it has more character than a poussin but cooks significantly faster than a full bird. Furthermore, the coquelet suits the same preparations as poussin with a more satisfying portion size and depth of flavour. In particular, spatchcocking a coquelet makes it one of the finest quick-cook birds available.

About Coquelet Young Chicken 454g

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 Coquelet Young Chicken 454g from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses even the most discerning cooks.

Why Choose Coquelet Young Chicken 454g 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 Coquelet Young Chicken 454g

To get the very best from Coquelet Young Chicken 454g:

• Spatchcock by removing the backbone and pressing flat for an even thickness that cooks rapidly.
• Griddle or grill the spatchcocked coquelet over a medium-high heat. Cook for 15 to 18 minutes per side until golden throughout.
• Furthermore, coquelet young chicken suits a simple roast at 200°C for 30 to 35 minutes with herbs and butter.
• Additionally, braise in white wine and aromatics for 35 to 40 minutes for a simple but deeply satisfying preparation.

Perfect Pairings

Coquelet Young Chicken 454g pairs beautifully with:

• Good butter, lemon and thyme for the simplest roast preparation
• Mustard, white wine and cream for a classic French bistro sauce
• A green salad, fine green beans or roasted root vegetables alongside
• A chilled white Burgundy, Soave or a light Pinot Noir 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, Coquelet Young Chicken 454g 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.