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Chicken for Every Taste

Whether it’s tender chicken breast fillets, juicy thighs, chicken wings, or a whole chicken straight from the oven: chicken is one of the most versatile meats in the kitchen. Its relatively mild flavor can be transformed in countless ways with herbs, spices, marinades, and sauces.

If you’d like to buy chicken online from Kreutzers, you’ll find a variety of cuts and farming methods as well as product options. The current selection includes chicken breasts, sliced chicken, drumsticks, wings, Pollo Fino, chicken thighs, whole corn-fed chickens, free-range chickens, and chicken livers.

Which chicken part goes best with which dish?

Breasts, thighs, and wings differ not only in shape. Their fat content, juiciness, and ideal cooking methods also vary.

Chicken Part	Characteristics	Suitable for
Chicken breast fillet	tender, relatively lean, mild	Pan-fried, grilled, curry, salad
Sliced	already portioned	Skillet dishes, curry, wok
Chicken thighs	juicy, hearty	Grilled, baked, braised
Pollo Fino	boneless thigh	Grill, pan, BBQ
Chicken wings	small, with skin and bones	Grill, oven, finger food
Drumsticks	Meaty lower drumsticks	BBQ, grill, oven
Whole chicken	Versatile, with skin	Oven, grill, rotisserie

Chicken breast fillet for quick meals

The chicken breast fillet is one of the most popular cuts of chicken. It has a tender texture, is easy to portion, and is perfect for simple dishes cooked in a pan or on the grill.

At Kreutzers, you’ll currently find a variety of breast options, including free-range chicken breast fillet, organic free-range chicken breast, and corn-fed chicken breast supreme. The free-range chicken breast fillet, for example, is labeled as originating in Germany and fed a diet of corn and grains.

You can use chicken breast for dishes such as:

• Chicken stir-fry
• Curries and stir-fries
• Grilled chicken fillet
• Salads and bowls
• Wraps and sandwiches

Chicken Thighs, Pollo Fino, and Drumsticks

Those who prefer juicier chicken often opt for cuts from the thigh. Thanks to their skin and higher fat content, these cuts remain especially flavorful when cooked for longer periods.

Chicken thighs work very well in the oven or on the grill. Pollo Fino is a boneless chicken thigh, making it a convenient option if you want to prepare juicy, boneless thigh meat.

Drumsticks are the lower parts of the chicken leg. They’re especially well-suited for BBQ and finger food because they’re easy to marinate and can be eaten right off the bone.

Chicken Wings for the Grill and BBQ

Chicken wings are among the classic BBQ cuts of chicken. Because they have skin and bones, they develop a different texture at high heat than lean breast meat.

You can dry-rub or marinate chicken wings before grilling and then glaze them with a sauce. At Kreutzers, you’ll find a dedicated selection of spices, including suitable rubs, salt, pepper, and poultry seasonings. This category currently also features special poultry and chicken seasonings.

Whole Chicken from the Oven or Grill

A whole chicken is ideal for dishes where the breast and thighs are cooked together. In the Kreutzers assortment, for example, you’ll find corn-fed chicken, organic free-range chicken, and a Label Rouge free-range black-feathered chicken.

According to the product information, the corn-fed chicken currently available comes from France and is fed a diet of corn and grains. Kreutzers recommends baking or grilling as the best ways to prepare it.

Free-range, organic, or corn-fed chicken?

When buying chicken, you’ll come across various labels. They describe different characteristics and should not be used interchangeably.

“Free-range chicken” refers to a specific type of rearing. Kreutzers offers both free-range chicken parts and whole free-range chickens.

Organic chicken is additionally subject to the requirements of organic production. The current selection includes, among other items, organic free-range chicken breasts, organic free-range chicken thighs, and whole organic free-range chickens.

“Corn-fed chicken” refers to chickens whose diet includes a significant amount of corn. This can also be reflected in the characteristically more yellowish skin or meat color. For the Kreutzers corn-fed chicken currently listed, corn and grains are specified as part of the feed.

Which variety you prefer depends on the cut you want, the dish you’re preparing, and your personal taste.

How to Prepare Chicken Properly

Chicken can be grilled, pan-fried, braised, or baked in the oven. The best method depends primarily on the cut.

Preparation	Suitable chicken parts
Skillet	Chicken breast, sliced chicken, Pollo Fino
Grill	Breast, wings, drumsticks, thighs, whole chicken
Oven	Thighs, wings, drumsticks, whole chicken
Braising	Thighs and other juicier cuts
Wok & curry	Breast fillet and sliced chicken

Unlike a beef steak, chicken should be cooked all the way through. Especially with larger pieces and whole chickens, a meat thermometer helps you reliably check the doneness.

For marinades, dips, or BBQ glazes, you’ll also find sauces and broths at Kreutzers.

Chicken, Hühnchen, or Hühnerfleisch?

In everyday cooking, “Hähnchen,” “Hühnchen,” and “Hühnerfleisch” are often used interchangeably for similar dishes. For meat products, “Hähnchen” or “Hähnchenfleisch” is the common term used in stores.

“Chicken,” on the other hand, is the more general term for the animal. A rooster specifically refers to a male chicken and should therefore not simply be used as a synonym for chicken meat.

Ultimately, the specific cut is what matters most for your choice: chicken breast fillet behaves differently during cooking than thighs, wings, or a whole chicken.

Discover More Poultry

This page focuses specifically on chicken meat. If, in addition to chicken, you’re looking for turkey, duck, goose, guinea fowl, or other poultry specialties, you’ll find them in the parent category “Poultry.” There, Kreutzers currently offers a significantly wider selection of different types of poultry.

This keeps search intentions clearly separated: Here you’ll find chicken, while the “Poultry” category showcases the entire selection.

Order Chicken Online

From lean chicken breast fillets for a quick stir-fry to wings, drumsticks, juicy thighs, and whole chickens for the grill or oven: At Kreutzers, you can order chicken online and choose the cut that best suits your dish.

When making your selection, pay attention to the cut, weight, origin, and details about the product and farming method. This way, you’ll find exactly the right chicken to match your planned recipe.