Further processing of whole carcasses has allowed poultry to be sold in many forms. Identifying poultry parts commonly found in a retail store is important to the consumer. Below are photographs and definitions for 24 of the more common chicken parts found in a meat display case. Parts from any of the three weight groups (broilers, heavy broilers, and turkeys) may be used in the contest.
The WHOLE BREAST is the intact breast separated from the remainder of the chicken at the junction of the vertebral and sternal ribs. The sternal ribs remain attached to the breast bone and the vertebral ribs are attached to the back. May be displayed with skin-side up or skin-side down. Figure 1. Whole breast (click on the to enlarge).
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Further processing of whole carcasses has allowed poultry to be sold in many forms. Identifying poultry parts commonly found in a retail store is important to the consumer. Below are photographs and definitions for 24 of the more common chicken parts found in a meat display case. Parts from any of the three weight groups (broilers, heavy broilers, and turkeys) may be used in the contest.
The WHOLE BREAST is the intact breast separated from the remainder of the chicken at the junction of the vertebral and sternal ribs. The sternal ribs remain attached to the breast bone and the vertebral ribs are attached to the back. May be displayed with skin-side up or skin-side down. Figure 1. Whole breast (click on the to enlarge).
Breast with Ribs
The BREAST WITH RIBS is the intact breast separated from the backbone at the juncture with the back. The entire rib cage is attached to the breast. It may be displayed with the skin side up or skin side down. Figure 2. Breast with ribs (click on the to enlarge).
The BREAST QUARTER is half of the breast with the wing and back portion attached. Figure 3. Breast quarter (click on the to enlarge).
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FAQ
What is the back part of the chicken?
Which is the back of a chicken?
What are the 4 parts of a chicken?
What is a chicken back?
A Chicken Back often includes the piece of meat that is called the “Oyster”, though sometimes that is removed. Chicken Backs are very popular in the American south: even though there is little meat on them, they offer lots of area to be coated with batter and deep-fried. Cooked in this way, they are often sold in restaurants as “Chicken Ribs.”
What is a chicken with all parts intact?
The chicken with all parts intact, generally including the giblets stuffed in the cavity. Consists of white and dark meat. The chicken is split in half lengthwise through the breast and back, leaving fairly equal halves consisting of the same parts. Both halves consist of white and dark meat. The entire breast portion of the chicken.
What is the second part of a chicken wing called?
The second portion of a chicken wing is called the flat or wingette. It is a very intricate structure comprising two bones joined by an intricate network of tendons and ligaments. This structure gives the chicken a very adaptable means of flying. The chicken can produce lift and regulate its direction and speed.
What are the basic parts of a chicken?
The basic external parts of a chicken include the comb, beak, wattles, ears, earlobes, eyes, eye rings, wings, tail, thighs, hocks, shanks, spurs, claws and toes. As Figures 1 and 2 show, both male and female chickens have these basic parts.