Chicken is the most widely consumed meat in America. Many people chose it as a protein source because they are looking for a low-fat, low-cholesterol, healthy choice. Therefore, it only makes sense to follow through with that healthy thinking when making your poultry purchase at the market.
These days most chicken comes pre-packaged, cleaned and wrapped in plastic, with all kinds of words on the label: “Certified,” “Natural,” ” Pastured,” “Free-Range” or “Free-Roaming” and the now common “Organic”…but what do they all mean? And which, if any, is really worth the extra cost?