Fresh Whole Chicken
Fresh local chicken | Approximately 1.4–1.5kg | Cleaned and ready to cook | Order at least 24 hours in advance
- Fresh whole chicken sourced daily
- Approximately 1.4–1.5kg
- Cleaned and ready to season and cook
- Ideal for roasting, grilling, braising or slow cooking
- Suitable for stuffing or portioning at home
- A versatile choice for family meals and meal preparation
- Suitable for home freezing
- Requires at least 24 hours’ advance notice
Our Fresh Whole Chicken is cleaned and ready for you to season, stuff or prepare according to your preferred recipe.
Roast it whole for a traditional family meal, cook it gently in a casserole or portion it at home for several different dishes. Its versatility and generous size make it a practical choice for both everyday cooking and special occasions.
More Info
Each chicken weighs approximately 1.4–1.5kg. As this is a naturally variable product, the exact weight and shape may differ slightly from one bird to another.
Our chicken on the bone is ordered fresh daily rather than held in stock. Please place your order at least 24 hours in advance. Availability remains subject to confirmation.
The chicken is supplied whole and cleaned, ready for seasoning and cooking.
Cooking Tips
- Oven roasting: Preheat the oven to approximately 180°C fan-assisted or 200°C conventional. Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting dish.
- Seasoning: Rub the chicken with oil or butter and season inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic and herbs such as rosemary or thyme.
- Adding moisture: Place halved lemon, onion, garlic or fresh herbs inside the cavity. Avoid packing the cavity too tightly, as this can affect even cooking.
- Cooking time: Allow approximately 20 minutes per 500g, plus an additional 20 minutes. Cooking times are a guide and may vary according to the chicken and oven.
- Checking doneness: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone. The internal temperature should reach at least 75°C.
- Resting: Once cooked, rest the chicken loosely covered for approximately 10–15 minutes before carving.
- Serving suggestion: Serve with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rice, gravy or a fresh green salad.
Chicken must be thoroughly cooked. Ensure the juices run clear and there are no raw or pink areas remaining, particularly around the thigh joints.
Prefer Quicker, More Even Cooking?
For a whole chicken prepared flat for the oven, grill or braai, try our Fresh Butterflied Whole Chicken – Spatchcock. It is available Plain, Lemon & Herb, Peri-Peri or Barbecue.
Storage
Keep refrigerated and use by the date shown on the packaging.
As this chicken is supplied fresh, it is suitable for home freezing. Freeze as soon as possible after receiving and defrost thoroughly in the refrigerator before cooking.
Once defrosted, keep refrigerated and do not refreeze while raw.