Whole Free-Range Cretan Chicken

SKU: 128

8,50 €/kg

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ΤΕΛΙΚΟ ΒΑΡΟΣ	2kg
Final Price:	17,00 €

100kg in stock

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ΤΕΛΙΚΟ ΒΑΡΟΣ	2kg
Final Price:	17,00 €

~1 piece/ 2kg

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SKU: 128 Categories: Poultry, Our Preparations, Ready to Cook, Chicken

Description

Whole free-range chicken from Crete, tender and juicy with natural flavor from Cretan foraging, perfect for oven-roasting lemonato style with potatoes, olive oil, garlic, and oregano to create a golden crust and aromatic juices.

Alternatively, prepare it kokkinisto in a pot with tomato, onion, bay leaf, and allspice, serving over hilopites noodles for a rich, thickened sauce that highlights the pure taste of free-range poultry.

Free-range rearing ensures richer texture and aroma, ideal for traditional dishes like Cretan pilafi or pastitsada, paired with rice or vegetables for complete family meals.

📊 Nutritional Value

🔥 Calories: ~190–230 kcal
🥩 Protein: ~18–21 g
🧈 Fat: ~12–16 g
Saturated: ~3–5 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: ~0 g
🧂 Salt (sodium): ~60–120 mg

Tommy's Tips

Always opt for slow cooking to retain juices and aromas, ensuring the chicken stays moist and flavorful throughout.
Enhance taste by soaking the chicken in vinegar water before cooking or marinating with lemon or wine for tenderizing acidity.
If available, use stakovoutyro for the final sauté to impart authentic Cretan aroma with its nutty richness.
Serve with oven potatoes, pilafi, fresh Cretan salad, or thick macaroni for a complete traditional meal.

Cooking Tips

Cretan Pilafi

Boil the free-range chicken with aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, celery, and bay leaves to extract a clear, flavorful broth that forms the pilafi’s soul.
Use this strained broth to cook Carolina rice in a 3:1 ratio, simmering until nearly absorbed, then stir in fresh lemon juice and zest for bright acidity.
Finish by sautéing in stakovoutyro (Cretan clarified butter) or olive oil over high heat for nutty aroma, creating glossy grains with crispy edges