Name: Smoked hard chicken
Brand: Afritibi
Price: 12.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Smoked Hard Chicken

The smoked hard chicken, also known as “chicken-bicycle” or “boiling chicken,” is an institution in many Sahelian countries such as Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Mali. It stands in stark contrast to conventional chicken farming, which often involves chickens that are asepticized, inflated with hormones, full of antibiotics, and raised in battery cages. Despite the competition, hard chicken continues to be favored for its tastier and more flavorful meat.

Hard chickens are characterized by their lean, muscular bodies developed from constantly moving around in search of food. This lifestyle results in brown and very firm flesh that is highly flavorful. Despite their smaller size and compactness, hard chickens are known for the quality of their meat rather than the quantity. They are often referred to as “bicycle chickens” due to their fast and jerky gait, reminiscent of pedaling.

Cooking Recommendations: Afritibi market recommends pre-cooking the chicken before grilling it on the BBQ to tenderize the flesh of this firm chicken. Whether fried, on the embers, or smoked, the taste of hard chicken is incomparable.