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A coquelet is a small chicken prized for its exceptionally tender flesh and particularly fine texture. At Allaert Meat, we select plump birds that ensure perfect cooking and optimal juiciness. Roasted whole in the oven with a few unpeeled garlic cloves or butterflied on the grill, its thin skin browns quickly to offer an irresistible crispiness. Its delicate flavor perfectly absorbs fresh herbs, brown butter, or spicy marinades. Allow one bird per guest for a generous meal, where the melting flesh comes off the bone without the slightest resistance.
When you choose a cut of meat at Allaert, you're not just buying meat; you're participating in a legacy. Each cut is hand-selected by our master butchers, guaranteeing that only the very best reaches your table.
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We select poultry from farms where quality takes precedence over speed. This yields firmer, more flavorful meat, and skin that browns better when cooked. Every choice aims for simple, pure, and delicious poultry, from everyday meals to exceptional dining.
A cockerel is a young male chicken slaughtered early, generally weighing between 400 and 600 grams. Its youth gives it much more tender meat, a very fine grain, and a more delicate taste than adult chicken.
Due to its small size, I recommend counting one whole coquelet per person for a hearty main course, or half a coquelet if you are serving several rich side dishes.
For golden, crispy skin, thoroughly pat the poultry dry with paper towels before cooking. Rub it with a drizzle of olive oil or softened butter, generously salt the surface, and opt for roasting in a hot oven (200°C).
Spatchcocking involves splitting the poussin down the back and flattening it. This butchery technique allows for even and quick cooking, ideal for grilling or barbecuing, while exposing maximum skin to the heat to make it crispy.
While not mandatory due to its naturally tender meat, cornish hen readily absorbs flavors. A short marinade (1 to 2 hours) of lemon, olive oil, thyme, and garlic will enhance its taste without masking its delicacy.
Prick the joint between the thigh and the drumstick with the tip of a knife: the juices that escape should be perfectly clear, without any pink traces. If you use a thermometer, the core temperature in the thigh should reach 74°C.