Practical ingredient guide
Hen breast
Breast meat from an adult hen, usually firmer than young chicken.
Poultry
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Simmer until tender and fully cooked. Shred for stews such as ají de gallina and adjust timing to the bird size and maturity.
Flavour profile
Poultry flavour with a firm texture.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Buy cleaned breast from a food supplier and check for skin and bone.
Store
Keep refrigerated and follow the pack date. Separate from ready-to-eat foods and freeze before the use-by date if not using it.
Prepare
Shredded stews, stocks and cooked fillings.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Yellow ají, onion, bread, milk and walnuts.
How to substitute it
Chicken breast usually reduces cooking time and does not have identical composition.
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