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> I learned that a chicken thigh loses over 40% of its weight from grilling... Wow, seriously? Does that depend on whether the chicken is raised on farm (in op
by annnnd 12y ago
> I learned that a chicken thigh loses over 40% of its weight from grilling...
Wow, seriously? Does that depend on whether the chicken is raised on farm (in open spaces, with enough room to run around) versus in battery cage? I would expect it matters a lot (the taste is _very_ different to me).
- kyllo 12y agoSupermarket chicken is injected with saline solution to make it look more plump and appealing. This solution, as well as much of the water that was inside the meat to begin with, evaporates during cooking.