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Home » Meat » Poultry » Poussin

Poussin

Poussin is a French name used for a young chicken around four weeks old. In English, we would probably just say “spring chicken.” The meat of a poussin is very lean and so often recommended to weight-watchers trying to reduce fat intake. Poussins are usually about 1 pound (450 g) in size.

You will generally find these only at fancier butchers or gourmet stores. It is sometimes mistakenly said to be the same as Cornish Game Hen.

Cooking Tips

A one pound (450 g) bird cooked at 350 F (175 C ) will be done in about 30 to 35 minutes. Allow a 1 pound (450g) bird per person.

Substitutes

Squab, Cornish Game Hen

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Amount
Calories
170

Other names

AKA: Coquelet
Italian: Galletto
French: Poussin
German: Stubenküken
Spanish: Polluelo

This page first published: Sep 7, 2002 · Updated: Jun 12, 2018.

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