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Back

Chicken back is the spine and rib section left after removing breast and leg quarters—meaty enough for stock and thrifty stews, with skin and bones that build body. Simmer with aromatics for stock, or roast first for deeper flavour. Pick residual meat for soups after cooking.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoastedStewed

Traits

BackButcher CutCulinary PartStockVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 171

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.3 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.91 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.09 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.88 g
  • Cholesterol 85.5 mg
  • Sodium 72.7 mg
  • Salt 0.16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0.99 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.51 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23 g
  • Water 67.3 g
Detailed nutrients

Back of Chicken: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Industrial poultry packing standardised named chicken parts for retail.

Boneless convenience cuts expanded home and food-service use.

Heritage and free-range birds renewed interest in bone-in flavourful joints.

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