Oyster

Poultry

Oyster

The chicken oyster (sot-l’y-laisse) is that same back morsel by a shorter name—tender dark meat nestled by the backbone. Not a shellfish; pure poultry. Rarely sold solo because yield is tiny. Roast the bird whole to enjoy oysters in situ; slide a knife under to free them. Treat as a prize, not a bulk ingredient. If a butcher ever offers a handful, sear gently and salt. Knowledge of the oyster marks a careful carver.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoasted

Traits

Butcher CutCulinary PartOysterPrizedSmallVersatile

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 179

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 9.87 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.14 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.93 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.04 g
  • Cholesterol 92.6 mg
  • Sodium 66.4 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0.95 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.53 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.7 g
  • Water 61.8 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

French culinary language immortalised the oyster as the bite fools leave behind.

Chef family meals after service often started with saved oysters from roasts.

Carving guides still diagram the oyster for home cooks learning whole birds.

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