Black Chicken

[Monica Bhide]

I just got back from a korean grocery store. they had a special on something called black chicken -- it even looks black --- what is it??

[Jon Tseng]

Think its a normal chicken but - yes - with black skin

Often seems to turn up in chinesey soups. don't think i've ever been served it as a normal dish

Not to be confused with black-leg kitchen, a poshtrendy breed which sometimes pops up on recherche menus in London!

cheerio

J

[Dave the Cook]

It's a completely different breed from the stock used for the usual broilers and fryers, but is nonetheless considered good eatin'. (Never had it myself.)

Probably more than you want to know:

Here and here.

Ooh. Here, too.

[alanamoana]

and they make good pets! my mom and dad had one for a while. she was really cute, her name was "moppy" referring to her appearance. when my mom would walk into the yard, she'd come running...but to nobody else! she always tried to peck my toes

edited to add educational material:

the chinese call the silky bantam or black chicken: wu-gu gi (can't put the tones over the words, sorry...)

Edited January 22, 2004 by alanamoana (log)

[Monica Bhide]

I had never seen or heard of it before. What does it taste like?

alanamoana -- after reading your post, I doubt i will ever eat one or should I say moppy!

[fimbul]

I had never seen or heard of it before. What does it taste like?

alanamoana -- after reading your post, I doubt i will ever eat one or should I say moppy!

Erm. Really dry chicken. My opinion on the things is documented somewhere... here!

If you're tempted by the thing, make it into a soup.

[wesza]

THe Chickens are called:

Black Silky

Blue Silky

That's correct they come in both Black and Blue.

They look very different but taste the same as any other Chicken.

Theres lots of information on the internet about then even with pictures. They are served mostly in Chinese Cusine and some feel theu have medicinal qualities.

Appearently they were at some time it's rumored reserved for the Emperor.

I was asked about then on another site, and there were many responses. They are available at most Asian Markets. I have a pair in my freezer from a "Ranch 99" Supermarket that will be served as a joke to a friend whose got the Winter Blahs and say's he feeling Black. It should perk him up, surely surprise him.

Anyway he's a Patriot Fan so it will be his Superbowl Treat. No matter who wins this should create a unusual effect.

Irwin

[lorea]

They taste like....chicken! I was surprised the first time I ate it, but if you closed your eyes, you would definitely think you were eating a regular chicken. And yes, they're definitely made for stewing.

[alanamoana]

also, i worked at a restaurant (fusion, of course) where we smoked it and served it with regular chicken...a sort of "black and white, yin and yang" dish. what a load of cccccccrap .

wesza, you're correct, the chinese do believe it is good for you. then again, what doesn't kill you...

[Monica Bhide]

also, i worked at a restaurant (fusion, of course) where we smoked it and served it with regular chicken...a sort of "black and white, yin and yang" dish. what a load of cccccccrap .

wesza, you're correct, the chinese do believe it is good for you. then again, what doesn't kill you...

[essvee]

The recipes I have say to make broth with the chix and throw the chix away.

[AzRaeL]

yup i tried eating the chicken. the flesh was miserable and the meat was dry and stringy.

usually used to make soup and extract the flavor. Think of it as Poultry Bouquet Garni *LOL*

the bones are black too

[Adam Balic]

And they are not really bantams as they are not a bantamised form of a bigger breed, they are themselves.