Corn fed chicken

Andy Birkenhead · 02-06-2012, 20:35

In the Asda today, I noticed that an "ordinary" chicken was about £3.80, but a "Corn Fed Chicken" was about £6.70

Apart from the yellow colour of the skin, is there any diference between the two ?
If you roast the corn fed chicken, in the usual way, can you TASTE any difference ?
Is it worth the high price ?

whoever,hey · 02-06-2012, 20:51

weight is an obvious one, taste is another.

Kevin1960 · 02-06-2012, 20:53

Were either of them labelled as being free-range / organic? If not, then I wouldn't buy either of them.

Uncle Quentin · 02-06-2012, 20:55

Yes, you can taste the difference Andy, it's quality is very noticable.

I still think the corn chickens are hugely overpriced though - I prefer to buy the fresh chickens from our local butcher for about four quid, they're just as nice as the corn fed - & miles better tasting than the cheap supermarket chickens.

Uncle Quentin · 02-06-2012, 21:06

I meant to add ..... the only problem with the corn chicken is once you've had that, the usual supermarket chickens taste bland & watery.

walterwhite · 03-06-2012, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin1960

Were either of them labelled as being free-range / organic? If not, then I wouldn't buy either of them.

A corn fed chicken is unlikely not to be free range.

degsyhufc · 03-06-2012, 15:44

The corn fed chicken i've had has always been superior in taste and texture to bog standard chicken.

I mostly use standard or frozen chicken as a filler and flavour carrier.
If I really want to taste the chicken I pay out for corn fed or free range. I must admit I do like the yellow colour. It make it seem like a better product for some reason..

Andy Birkenhead · 03-06-2012, 16:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

The corn fed chicken i've had has always been superior in taste and texture to bog standard chicken.

I mostly use standard or frozen chicken as a filler and flavour carrier.
If I really want to taste the chicken I pay out for corn fed or free range. I must admit I do like the yellow colour. It make it seem like a better product for some reason..

Is that just psychological though ? It LOOKS nicer, therefore it MUST taste better ?

degsyhufc · 03-06-2012, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead

Is that just psychological though ? It LOOKS nicer, therefore it MUST taste better ?

That bit is because it doesn't just like a boring old chicken.
The taste & texture difference is undenieable though.

johnratke · 06-06-2012, 16:12

corn fed chicken taste much better with better texture. however i do agree that psychologically the colour might have an effect on us

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MICH78 · 06-06-2012, 16:39

I think chicken needs livening up with some herbs and/or spices. Compared to a plain roast chicken, the corn fed is very nice, but i wouldn't pay the extra money for it, i'd rather season a regular chicken well for extra taste.

M&S corn fed chickens are often over £8 for a large one!

degsyhufc · 06-06-2012, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by MICH78

I think chicken needs livening up with some herbs and/or spices. Compared to a plain roast chicken, the corn fed is very nice, but i wouldn't pay the extra money for it, i'd rather season a regular chicken well for extra taste.

M&S corn fed chickens are often over £8 for a large one!

I do that with standard/frozen chicken. It just makes it into a flavour carrier rather than actually tasting of decent chicken.

02-06-2012, 20:35	#1
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Corn fed chicken In the Asda today, I noticed that an "ordinary" chicken was about £3.80, but a "Corn Fed Chicken" was about £6.70 Apart from the yellow colour of the skin, is there any diference between the two ? If you roast the corn fed chicken, in the usual way, can you TASTE any difference ? Is it worth the high price ?

02-06-2012, 20:51	#2
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	weight is an obvious one, taste is another.

02-06-2012, 20:53	#3
Kevin1960 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Turnford, ENGLAND Posts: 2,731	Were either of them labelled as being free-range / organic? If not, then I wouldn't buy either of them.

02-06-2012, 20:55	#4
Uncle Quentin Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,859	Yes, you can taste the difference Andy, it's quality is very noticable. I still think the corn chickens are hugely overpriced though - I prefer to buy the fresh chickens from our local butcher for about four quid, they're just as nice as the corn fed - & miles better tasting than the cheap supermarket chickens.

02-06-2012, 21:06	#5
Uncle Quentin Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,859	I meant to add ..... the only problem with the corn chicken is once you've had that, the usual supermarket chickens taste bland & watery.

03-06-2012, 09:11	#6
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by Kevin1960 Were either of them labelled as being free-range / organic? If not, then I wouldn't buy either of them. A corn fed chicken is unlikely not to be free range.

03-06-2012, 15:44	#7
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	The corn fed chicken i've had has always been superior in taste and texture to bog standard chicken. I mostly use standard or frozen chicken as a filler and flavour carrier. If I really want to taste the chicken I pay out for corn fed or free range. I must admit I do like the yellow colour. It make it seem like a better product for some reason..

03-06-2012, 16:06	#8
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc The corn fed chicken i've had has always been superior in taste and texture to bog standard chicken. I mostly use standard or frozen chicken as a filler and flavour carrier. If I really want to taste the chicken I pay out for corn fed or free range. I must admit I do like the yellow colour. It make it seem like a better product for some reason.. Is that just psychological though ? It LOOKS nicer, therefore it MUST taste better ?

03-06-2012, 16:14	#9
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead Is that just psychological though ? It LOOKS nicer, therefore it MUST taste better ? That bit is because it doesn't just like a boring old chicken. The taste & texture difference is undenieable though.

06-06-2012, 16:12	#10
johnratke Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 10	corn fed chicken taste much better with better texture. however i do agree that psychologically the colour might have an effect on us )

06-06-2012, 16:39	#11
MICH78 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,051	I think chicken needs livening up with some herbs and/or spices. Compared to a plain roast chicken, the corn fed is very nice, but i wouldn't pay the extra money for it, i'd rather season a regular chicken well for extra taste. M&S corn fed chickens are often over £8 for a large one!

06-06-2012, 16:42	#12
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by MICH78 I think chicken needs livening up with some herbs and/or spices. Compared to a plain roast chicken, the corn fed is very nice, but i wouldn't pay the extra money for it, i'd rather season a regular chicken well for extra taste. M&S corn fed chickens are often over £8 for a large one! I do that with standard/frozen chicken. It just makes it into a flavour carrier rather than actually tasting of decent chicken.

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