Chicken of the Woods breeds & varieties
8 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
ALaetiporus sulphureus
Origin: US
BrightChicken TextureChicken-likeMeaty
ASulphur Shelf
Origin: GB
BrightClassic NameMeatyShelf
AWhite-pored Chicken
Origin: US
ChoiceChoice ClassMeatyPreferred
ALaetiporus cincinnatus
Origin: US
ChoiceExcellentMeatyOak Base
BLaetiporus gilbertsonii
Origin: US
Cook WellMeatyOrangeRegional
BWestern Hardwood Chicken
Origin: US
HardwoodHost AwareHost-Based LabelMeaty
BLaetiporus conifericola
Origin: US
CautionConifer HostOrange ShelfSensitivity Risk
BConifer Chicken
Origin: US
CautionConiferLookalike BeautyLookalike Group