The three differences
- Triple the salt. The purchased chicken usually has much more salt than the homemade one, it can triple the amount. The cause? To make the chicken you buy so tasty and juicy, they usually add or even directly inject a salt water solution. It will be useless to remove the skin, since the salt will also be in the meat.
- Industrial or free-range chicken. At home you can choose to roast an organic, free-range or industrial chicken. But the roast chicken you buy is sure to be industrial. This, unlike the other two that feed on grain, is fed with industrial feed.
- Oil at will. What you cannot control in purchased chicken is the quantity and, above all, the quality of the oil … At home, on the other hand, yes.
What you should keep in mind
- If you buy it outside, it is well preserved. Make sure it is served still hot. If you are not going to eat it within two hours, put it in the fridge.
- If you do it at home, make sure it is well cooked. The most important thing when cooking chicken at home is to make sure that the meat is well cooked, to eliminate the bacteria it has. To make sure, prick the breast and if the juices come out transparent, it is cooked.
Avoid poisoning
When roasting chicken at home, do not wash it under the tap as you increase the risk of splashing water spreading bacteria to your hands, kitchen utensils, work surfaces or clothing. You can pass a paper towel instead
If you are on a diet …
- Remove the skin. This way you considerably reduce the number of calories and fat you eat.
- Be careful with the sauce and the garnish. The sauce is usually largely greasy and the side is often French fries. It is best to accompany the chicken with salad or roasted vegetables.
And if you have more questions about what you eat, take a look at all the articles in the nutrition office.
