Poultry

Poussin

Poussin is a young small chicken—typically 400–500 g—ideal for single-person roasts with tender meat and delicate flavour. Cooks faster than a standard broiler; presentation is charming on the plate. Season well, roast hot, and rest briefly. Spatchcock for even quicker results. One poussin per person is standard. Watch timing—the window from perfect to dry is short. Stuffing is usually unnecessary; focus on crisp skin and a simple jus.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoastedSpatchcocked

Traits

Butcher CutCulinary PartPoussinTenderVersatileWhole Bird

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 183

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 9.58 g
Saturated Fat 3.05 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.08 g
Cholesterol 94.2 mg
Sodium 70.5 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.97 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0.51 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 22.6 g
Water 67 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 183 kcal
Water 67 g
Carbohydrates 0.97 g
- Sugars 0.51 g
Protein 22.6 g
Fat 9.58 g
- Saturated Fat 3.05 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 2.08 g
  - Omega-3 0.21 g
- Trans Fat 0.1 g
Vitamins 35.3 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 7.29 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.9 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.45 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.8 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 5.2 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.26 mg
- Vitamin K 0.8 µg
Minerals 474 mg
- Major Minerals 473 mg
  - Calcium 61 mg
  - Sodium 70.5 mg
  - Potassium 341 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Cholesterol 94.2 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.14 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 7.29 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.9 · vitamin-b6: 0.45 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.8 · vitamin-b9-folate: 5.2 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.26 · vitamin-k: 0.8 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 70.52 · Potassium: 341 · Calcium: 61 · Iron: 1.5 ·

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

History

5000 BCE

French menus standardised poussin as a single-serve roast bird.

1800

British gastropubs plated poussin for elegant individual chicken service.

2000

Specialty poultry suppliers kept poussin available for restaurant and holiday orders.