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Flavorful and farm traceable, humanely raised. No antibiotics or added hormones ever.
Heirloom Pasture-Raised Chicken
Raised outdoors in natural grassy habitats, heirloom chickens thrive with ample space to roam and forage. Their slow growth and natural lifestyle yield meat that's richer in nutrients, incredibly flavorful, and exceptionally tender—a true step above grocery store offerings.
Organic Free Range Chicken
Certified USDA Organic, raised with utmost care using humane, clean, and safe practices. This commitment guarantees a healthy, nutritious option for your table, delivering chicken that's tender, juicy, and bursting with irresistible flavor.
Free Range vs Organic Chicken
People increasingly want to know where their food comes from and how it’s cared for. At Farmer Focus, you get free-range, organic chicken that’s 100% traceable to the farm where it was raised. This commitment ensures you have the information you need at your fingertips.
How to Use the Whole Chicken
Whether you're roasting or breaking down the whole bird for multiple meals, using the entire bird maximizes your nutrient-rich, pasture-raised chicken. It’s incredibly versatile for various meals throughout the week. Check out these four delicious recipes using just one whole chicken.
Chickens are coming!
Since launching Crowd Cow over 2 years ago, we’ve been connecting members with top ranchers producing some of the best beef in the world. We make it easy to support them, and now we're expanding beyond beef with the same dedication to transparency and quality.
Sriracha Chicken Wing Recipe
These are the best chicken wings I’ve ever had. Pastured Chicken Wings from Pasturebird stand out with the creamy richness of Manuka honey and the tangy heat of Sriracha Chili Sauce. Manuka honey is a superfood known to promote digestive and immune health, and it adds a special taste.
Chicken Cooking Guides
| Chicken Cut | Stove/Oven Temp | Avg Time | Finish Temp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast | Medium Heat (sear) | 15 mins | 165 °F |
| Thigh | Medium Heat (sear) | 20 mins | 165 °F |
| Drumsticks | 400 °F (oven) | 30-50 mins | 165 °F |
| Whole Chicken | 350 °F (oven) | 1.5 hrs | 165 °F |
Note: The above guidelines are only guard rails. Stove tops, grills, and ovens all vary. Cook times should also take into account thickness of meat. To achieve a perfectly cooked chicken, always check temperature intermittently; a meat thermometer comes in handy.
Chicken FAQ
What makes Crowd Cow chicken better?
When it comes to chicken, Crowd Cow is the best place to buy. We emphasize quality and taste above all else, and our transparency and sustainability practices are top-notch. Our customers love Crowd Cow for its high-quality, pasture-raised meats, and we're the only retailer that is 100% carbon neutral. We only work with farmers who share our commitment to quality and sustainability.
There are a few things to watch out for when purchasing chicken from other retailers. First, be sure to check the label to make sure the chicken is actually pasture-raised. Many grocery stores sell conventional chicken that is raised in overcrowded barns, which is not nearly as healthy or tasty as pasture-raised chicken. Second, be sure to avoid frozen chicken. Frozen chicken is often lower quality and has been sitting on the shelf for months. Finally, be sure to ask the butcher about the chicken's freshness. If the chicken has been sitting around for a while, it won't taste as good as fresh chicken.
Can you cook frozen chicken without thawing it?
Yes! You can safely cook frozen chicken, but you’ll need to increase your cooking time by at least 50%. Since the cooking time is substantially longer, we don’t recommend cooking larger cuts (like whole chicken) from frozen.
Once thawed, how long will chicken stay good for?
If the chicken is thawed in the refrigerator, you don't have to cook it right away; it can be safely kept in the fridge for an additional 1 to 2 days.
What is the difference between pasture-raised and free range chickens?
Pasture-raised chickens are raised outside, always on open grass pastures with plenty of space to roam and forage for bugs, worms, grasses, seeds, and more in their natural habitat. Packed full of rich flavor and nutrients, these chickens are higher in omega-3s as well as vitamins A, D, and E, and lower in fat than most any other chicken.
Free range, organic chicken have outdoor access with space to forage on bugs, grubs and greens as well as nutritious 100% Organic, non-GMO feed their entire lives. Our free range chicken is raised with these same practices, but their feed is not Certified Organic.
All the chicken we offer is free of unnecessary antibiotics and added growth hormones.
Is anything added to the cuts, such as salt flavoring?
Our regular chicken cuts — like whole chickens, breasts and thighs — contains no additives or salt flavoring. Our chicken sausages contain added ingredients, like herbs and spices, but do not contain preservatives or fillers. Full ingredient lists by product type can be found here.
What is Crowd Cow's freezing process?
Crowd Cow's chicken is not flash frozen. Some processors use blast freezers, which freeze in a couple of hours. Others use standard freezers, frozen on racks. In both cases, chicken is frozen at peak freshness to retain high quality and moisture.
