Tag: Heritage chicken

A large heirloom egg typically contains about 6 grams of high-quality protein, which is on par with a standard large egg. However, the nutritional profile can be influenced by the hen's diet and environment, rather than the heritage breed itself.

A heritage chicken, by definition, must grow to market weight in no less than 16 weeks, contrasting sharply with the rapid 8-week timeline of commercial broilers. This fundamental difference in development raises the question: is heritage chicken healthier to eat, and what nutritional factors are at play?

Blind taste tests have consistently shown that consumers can detect significant differences in the flavor and texture of chicken. So, does the type of chicken matter when you're preparing your next meal? The answer is a resounding yes, and it influences more than just taste and texture, but also nutrition and cost.

While most grocery store chicken comes from the fast-growing Cornish Cross hybrid, its flavor is often considered bland compared to slower-growing heritage breeds. This guide answers the question, 'Which chicken has the best meat?' by exploring the rich flavors of breeds raised on pasture versus those conventionally farmed.