Skin On

Poultry

Skin On

Skin-on guinea fowl breast bastes itself as fat renders; the skin should finish crisp while the meat stays just done. Lean poultry sits between chicken and pheasant—slightly gamey with darkish white meat. Start skin-side down in a moderately hot pan, finish in the oven if thick, rest. Dry the skin well first. Bard or baste; legs need longer than breast; pot-roast is excellent.

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CookedFreshGrilledPan FriedPoachedPreparedRoastedSliced

Traits

MildPortionPrep ReadyQuick CookSkin On

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 283

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 23 g
  • Saturated Fat 7.37 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 9.67 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 5.99 g
  • Cholesterol 126 mg
  • Sodium 66.9 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 19 g
  • Water 56 g
Detailed nutrients

Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.

History

Portuguese and Mediterranean trade spread guinea fowl into Europe; skin on of guinea fowl took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Portuguese and Mediterranean trade spread guinea fowl into Europe. Cooks treated skin on of guinea fowl as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As guinea fowl cookery specialised, skin on was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Portuguese and Mediterranean trade spread guinea fowl into Europe.

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