Chicken sausages are made from ground chicken and can include other ingredients and preservatives. They are lower in fat and calories than traditional sausages and can be prepared in various ways. Chefs use dark meat and fats to keep them moist. They can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Chicken sausages are foods made […]
Boiling chicken thighs requires rinsing them before cooking, using flavorful liquid, and bringing both the liquid and chicken to a boil at the same time to ensure even cooking. Seasoning the liquid with herbs and spices enhances the flavor. Sizzling chicken thighs can be a good way to prepare it quickly for use in other […]
Organic chicken is fed a chemical-free diet, but may still be treated with antibiotics if attacked by disease. Organic chicken feed is not treated with chemicals, but the cost of production is higher. Organic chickens can be caged or pastured, and not all pastured chickens are organic. “Free range” is falling out of use as […]
Chickenpox has a two-week incubation period where a person is not contagious, but can spread the disease during the last 48 hours. Symptoms include blisters, fever, headache, and abdominal pain. While mild in children, it can be life-threatening for pregnant women, infants, and adults. Adults should avoid those with chickenpox, while children are advised to […]
A spring chicken is a young bird with a high white to dark meat ratio, prized for its fresh, young flavor. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person in their prime. “No spring chicken” is a self-deprecating observation of one’s unjuvenile status. Modern advances in poultry farming make the term less meaningful. […]
Chicken John Rinaldi, a well-known showman in the San Francisco Bay area, has had a varied career owning nightclubs and performing with punk rock bands. He has announced his candidacy for the 2007 San Francisco Mayoral Race with goals of establishing himself as a runner-up and promoting alternative fuel options. Chicken John Rinaldi is a […]
The age-old question of whether the chicken or the egg came first has no clear answer. One camp suggests the egg came first due to genetic mutations, while another argues the chicken was created by God. The debate also includes semantic arguments and counter-arguments. Recent studies suggest the egg scientifically came first due to ancestral […]
“Chicken feed” refers to feed for chickens and other poultry, but also means a small or insignificant amount of money or anything of little value. It originated from chickens being fed scraps and leftover grain. The term was first used in print in 1836 and has since been used to describe anything unimportant. Despite the […]
A chicken allergy is an immune response to exposure to chicken, causing the body to overproduce histamine. Symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening, and treatment involves avoiding chicken or using medication to reduce irritation. Diagnosis can be confirmed through symptoms, physical exam, blood tests, or allergy tests. Severe cases can lead to anaphylactic shock […]
