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Chicken
Gallus gallus domesticus
Raw IngredientEssence
The universal protein. Chicken crosses every cultural boundary, every economic class, every cooking technique. It absorbs flavor like a sponge, making it the perfect canvas for the world's spice traditions.
Nutrition Facts per 100g (standard reference)
165
Calories
31.0g
Protein
3.6g
Fat
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approximate per 100g)
History & Origin
-8000
Red junglefowl domesticated in Southeast Asia
-2000
Chickens spread to Egypt, then across the Mediterranean
1923
Cecile Steele starts the American broiler industry with 500 chicks
1950
Industrial chicken farming transforms it from luxury to everyday protein
Cooking Methods
Roast Whole
High heat, seasoned simply — the measure of a cook
1-1.5 hoursBraise Thighs
Brown skin, then simmer in sauce until falling apart
45 minStir-Fry
Velveted breast, wok hei, 2 minutes total
2-3 minGrill/Tandoor
Marinated, high heat, char on the outside, juicy inside
15-25 minWhere It's Used
Used across 16+ cuisines worldwide
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Recipes Using Chicken
Adobong Manok
Filipino
Ajiaco Bogotano
Colombian
Ají de Gallina
Peruvian
Akoho Misy Sakamalao
Malagasy
Akoho sy Voanio
Malagasy
Arepa Reina Pepiada
Venezuelan
Arrosto di Vitello
Monegasque
Arroz Caldo
Filipino
Arroz Chaufa
Peruvian
Arroz Imperial
Cuban
Arroz con Gandules
Puerto Rican
Arroz con Pollo
Cuban
Arroz con Pollo
Colombian
Arroz con Pollo
Peruvian
Arroz con Pollo
Puerto Rican
Arroz con Pollo
Nicaraguan
Arroz con Pollo
Equatorial Guinean
Arroz con Pollo Panameño
Panamanian
Arroz con Pollo Tico
Costa Rican
Arroz de Cabidela
Guinea-Bissauan
Arròs de Muntanya
Andorran
Asopao de Pollo
Dominican
Asopao de Pollo
Puerto Rican
Ayam Betutu
Indonesian
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