{"id":27322,"date":"2025-08-01T12:09:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T11:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/?p=27322"},"modified":"2025-08-01T12:14:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T11:14:34","slug":"using-the-whole-chicken-a-seasonal-guide-for-chefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/articles\/inspiration\/using-the-whole-chicken-a-seasonal-guide-for-chefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Using the Whole Chicken: A Seasonal Guide for Chefs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chicken is the most popular meat in the UK. With growing interest in sustainable eating, chefs can take advantage of this by using whole birds rather than selected cuts. This approach reduces waste, stretches your spend, and allows for a broader, more varied menu \u2013 especially valuable as customers move away from traditional roast dinners in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the Most of Every Part: Honouring the Whole Chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re buying free-range, sustainably fed birds or working with tighter budgets, it&#8217;s respectful and responsible to make the most of each chicken. Apart from the beak and gall bladder, nearly every part is edible. Chefs like Lee Tiernan of F.K.A.B.A.M. are leading the way with offal, showing how once-dismissed parts can be used creatively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers are increasingly conscious of sustainability. Data from<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodexo.com\/blog\/our-everyday-stories\/reports\/sustainable-food-barometer-2024\"> Sodexo\u2019s 2024 Sustainable Food Barometer<\/a> confirms this trend: UK diners want affordable, tasty meals that don\u2019t harm the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So What\u2019s the Best Way to Do a Whole Bird Justice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few summer-friendly whole chicken ideas that step away from roast dinners and show how to use lesser-known parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chickenchips-788x394.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chickenchips-788x394.webp 788w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chickenchips-500x250.webp 500w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chickenchips-200x100.webp 200w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chickenchips-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chickenchips.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chicken and Chips Reinvented: Authentic Piri Piri Chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Move beyond bland roast chicken and chips. Try an authentic Piri Piri style:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mash garlic and chilli into butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add white wine vinegar, salt and pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rub all over the chicken before roasting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add flatbread slices to the tray near the end to soak up spicy fat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve with<a href=\"https:\/\/thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/product\/premium-crispy-coated-fries-9mm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> CHEF Approved skin-off fries<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/product\/premium-tomato-ketchup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> premium ketchup<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/product\/70-premium-real-mayonnaise-10ltr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> mayonnaise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peruvian Style Chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Spatchcock the chicken and season with<a href=\"https:\/\/thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/product\/chicken-seasoning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> CHEF Approved Chicken Seasoning<\/a>. Roast and serve with Aji Verde \u2013 a mix of green chilli and coriander blended into sour cream or thick mayo. Add chips, rice, grilled corn or sweetcorn fritters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/georgian-788x394.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/georgian-788x394.webp 788w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/georgian-500x250.webp 500w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/georgian-200x100.webp 200w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/georgian-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/georgian.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Georgian Style (Chicken Tabaka)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fry a spatchcocked chicken in butter, pressing down with a weight for 25 minutes each side. Serve with vegetables and a plum sauce (tkemali) or tomato and walnut sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poached Chicken: Hainanese Chicken Rice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This dish is popular across Southeast Asia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fry chopped chicken skin until it releases fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toast washed rice in the fat, then cook in chicken stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poach the chicken, then plunge into ice to firm the skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve with rice, broth, and condiments: garlic-spring onion, chilli, and sweet soy sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do with the Carcass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the bones for soups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tortellini al Brodo (Italian broth with stuffed pasta)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Chicken Parts to Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schmaltz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Rendered chicken fat is perfect for saut\u00e9ing, baking flatbreads, or spreading on toast. The Empire Caf\u00e9 in Leeds uses it under rotisserie chickens to crisp potatoes. Schmaltz toast with salt, pepper and watercress makes a strong starter or canap\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chicken Skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Roast to a crisp and use as a garnish, or blitz into seasoning with CHEF Approved salt, herbs, spices and a pinch of MSG for &#8220;chicken salt&#8221; \u2013 ideal for chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chicken-hearts-788x394.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chicken-hearts-788x394.webp 788w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chicken-hearts-500x250.webp 500w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chicken-hearts-200x100.webp 200w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chicken-hearts-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chicken-hearts.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chicken Hearts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Skewered and grilled, these are popular in Brazil and at UK Rodizio restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chicken Feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Rich in gelatine, they\u2019re great for broth, dim sum, or deep-frying. A low-cost way to boost stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chicken Liver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use in p\u00e2t\u00e9s, terrines, or for tandoori-style dishes. In Filipino cuisine, it thickens stews like Caldereta \u2013 made with beef, vegetables and<a href=\"https:\/\/thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/product\/tomato-paste-800g\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> CHEF Approved Tomato Paste<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chicken Gizzards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This muscular part is great slow-cooked or fried in a southern-style breading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head, Combs and Wattles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Boil heads for stock. Use rooster combs and wattles in Italian dishes like Cimbella con cibreo \u2013 braised, peeled, and sometimes candied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chicken Ovaries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Served in Japan as Yakitori, they are delicate and valued in many cuisines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rotisserie-788x394.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rotisserie-788x394.webp 788w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rotisserie-500x250.webp 500w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rotisserie-200x100.webp 200w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rotisserie-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/insider.thewholesalegroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rotisserie.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A whole chicken is more than a single meal. With thoughtful preparation, it becomes a centrepiece for multiple dishes, reducing waste and offering value. Whether grilled, poached, or fried, nearly every part has a use. Whole bird cooking speaks to creativity, sustainability and the kind of seasonal variety customers want during the summer months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicken is the most popular meat in the UK. With growing interest in sustainable eating, chefs can take advantage of this by using whole birds rather than selected cuts. This approach reduces waste, stretches your spend, and allows for a broader, more varied menu \u2013 especially valuable as customers move away from traditional roast dinners [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":705,"featured_media":27327,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[386,505],"tags":[535,536,555,567],"keydate":[768],"member-selection":[],"supplier_sponsor":[],"class_list":["post-27322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-inspiration","tag-british","tag-european","tag-meat","tag-menu-planning","keydate-national-rotisserie-chicken-day"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Using the Whole Chicken: A Seasonal Guide for Chefs - The Wholesale Group - Chefs&#039; Insider<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A practical guide for chefs on using the whole chicken in summer menus. 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