Favorite piece of chicken ?

I chop up the breasts for protein in Campbell's chunky chicken soup for DH's lunches. We both prefer the thighs and legs.
 

Alligatorob said:
The high fat content is a problem of most all fried chicken, hard to get around. Some is worse than others.

The Popeyes I remember best was the original one in New Orleans, when I was at LSU we often drove from Baton Rouge to get it. The franchised stuff isn't so good, but I still like it.

And I am would not be surprised to know they used pork fat in things. I suppose places should tell you about that.
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I could never get enough of Popeye's red beans and rice and their biscuits. Just give me that and you can have the rest. Alexandria was good, Pineville better, Monroe's was best.
 

I never fry chicken at home, always roast it skinless...I know the flavour comes from te skin, but it's really bad for you especially fried, so I don't..

I only ever buy chicken thighs... if there was only Breast of chicken available I wouldn't buy Chicken at all..

I have never seen 'backs or gizzards' here for sale.. but perhaps they were in my childhood.. or maybe today in the ethnic stores.. I don't know.. but not in the regular supermarket.
In those days of my childhood Chicken was so expensive we only had it at Christmas.. my mum would be astonished now to see that I buy chicken regularly because it's cheaper than cheese...
 
I rarely have fried chicken anymore even though I love it.
I cook (boil) fresh chicken breast, freeze and later use to cook chicken tacos or Cacciatore, also I buy deli chicken to make the same along with tortilla soup and chicken salad.
 
Alligatorob said:
I always leave the skin on when cooking, my dog loves it!

I think you are right about the flavor, and that's where the fat is, or most of it.
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yep this is why I only ever cook thighs because they don't dry out if cooked properly..without skin..unlike the breast which to prevent it drying out would need the skin left on
 
Becky1951 said:
I like the backs also but can't find them anymore. Something else that used to be abundant is pigs feet, now can't find them in the stores.
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Becky I also really like boiled (not very crazy about pickled) pigs feet and luckily they are still available around here for when I occasionally get a craving for them.......there is more meat on them than most folks would think that have never eaten them.

Pretty darn simple to fix also.......simply boil in water with a little salt testing with a fork till the desired tenderness is met, let cool on the counter or chill in the frig to firm up then just add a little salt and pepper to taste.

Pecking this has got me to wanting some now........I may have to get off my derriere and make a quick run to the store. :)

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Favorite piece of chicken ?​


Thighs and legs (jus' like my wimin)

KFC......any is wonderful
(I'd buy a bucket of their skin if they offered it)

Dad and I would wrangle over the legs
I'd grab one
He'd say 'sooooo, you like they pooper, aey?'
Nice try Dad......if that's yer real name

Now? Most any piece
Not into the organs so much
Work buddy would zip down to a quick mart for lunch
Two cups of chikin hearts......uh....no
 
When ever I go to Kostco, I get the roasted whole chicken, and dine on it for several days. I think they are mutant chickens, so much bigger than the supermarket ones, not to mention cheaper. Also get the precooked leg and thighs when they have them and put them in the freezer for future meals. Have always enjoyed chewing on the necks and wings, and the hearts, livers, and gizzards are also a favorite. They're really good in gravy too. White meat is good for soup, and sandwiches for me.
 
Geezer Garage said:
I think they are mutant chickens, so much bigger than the supermarket ones, not to mention cheaper.
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LOL, nothing even close to natural about store bought chickens. Genetically engineered, drugged and raised under very crowded conditions. Most are just a few weeks old when slaughtered.

Even knowing that I like chicken and plan to keep eating it.
 
hollydolly said:
I never fry chicken at home, always roast it skinless...I know the flavour comes from te skin, but it's really bad for you especially fried, so I don't..

I only ever buy chicken thighs... if there was only Breast of chicken available I wouldn't buy Chicken at all.. Me too.
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I don't buy into the skin being bad for you. I always buy skin-on, but I do peel it off after it's cooked because it's really not very tasty these days. It's thinner and kind of tough or sometimes rubbery. But it keeps the meat tender while you cook it. (I usually roast it)

My favorite piece is the thigh.
 
Murrmurr said:
I don't buy into the skin being bad for you. I always buy skin-on, but I do peel it off after it's cooked because it's really not very tasty these days. It's thinner and kind of tough or sometimes rubbery. But it keeps the meat tender while you cook it. (I usually roast it)

My favorite piece is the thigh.
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my point being that the thigh is probably the only part of the chicken which can be baked without the skin, and it will not become dry... so no point in having more fat running through the meat than is already keeping it juicy
 
Becky1951 said:
I've lived there
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I lived in Alexandria my first few years of life, my father was overseas in the military. Mother and I lived with my grandfather. I only remember it from visiting him as a kid. Used to really like going to the zoo, it was walking distance from his house.

Do you know the bottle house? It was made from used soda fountain bottles from the old Bridges Drug Store. Just a block from my grandfather's house, on the corner of Bolton and Polk. Mr. Bridges, the man who built it was a friend of my grandfather, I remember him, his soda fountain, and his bottle house well.

This says it's no longer standing, that would be a shame. https://abitamysteryhouse.com/wta3.htm
 
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Truth is that when ms gamboolgal cooks Yard Bird - I like it all.

Preference is Fried Chicken, with Mashed Potatoes and her homemade Gravy, Field & Crowder Peas, Homemade Chow Chow and Pepper Sauce, Tomatoes, Raw Onions, Serrano Peppers,
When she gets really fancy she'll fry us some Squash and/or Okra also and maybe her Corn Pudding

Dang - this thread is making me hungry !
 
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