Poultry

Wheaten Marans

B tier

Wheaten Marans is a recognised breed or type under Chicken, shaped around mild poultry with lean white and richer dark meat. Look for clear labelling, good handling, and—where relevant—grading or certification that matches how you plan to cook it. In the kitchen, choose Wheaten Marans when you want that specific profile of Chicken rather than a generic lot. Specify it for roast and stock when breed or cultivar changes eating quality. Bone-in skin-on baste themselves; boneless cook faster—pull before dryness sets in.

Also known as: Blé de Marans, Wheaten Marans, Wheaten Marans, Wheaten Marans