Saunderson's Quality Family Butcher

POULTRY

POULTRY

Our naturally plump barn-fresh chickens are sourced from handpicked suppliers in the north of England.

Portion sizes (per person)

Per person allow the following: 1 to 2 chicken thighs, 1 chicken leg, 2 chicken drumsticks, around 180 g of chicken fillet and 450 g of a whole chicken (bone-in with skins).

Temperatures / cooking times

Fillets, thighs, legs and drumsticks should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F / 74 C.

Whole chicken: 200 C (180 C fan) / Gas Mark 6 for 45 minutes per kg plus 20 minutes.

Roasting
  • Whole chicken: 1 hour and 40 minutes (stuffed: 2 hours and 10 minutes)
  • Chicken fillets: 35-45 minutes (depending on size)
  • Boneless thighs: 20-30 minutes
  • Chicken wings: 25-30 minutes
  • Bone-in chicken legs: 40-55 minutes
Grilling / Frying
  • Whole chicken: 1 hour and 25 minutes (unstuffed)
  • Chicken fillets: 9-12 minutes per side
  • Boneless thighs: 5-8 minutes per side.
  • Chicken wings: 8 minutes per side
  • Bone-in chicken legs: 15-18 minutes
Please note: Local deliveries cover EH1 to EH17, and EH14 no further than Ravelrig Road, Balerno.
From 4th April 2022, we will charge £1 for local deliveries over £20 to cover the rising costs of fuel.
For nationwide orders, we are unable to deliver to the following areas: Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Scilly Islands and some areas of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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