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Poussin
Calories & nutrition facts
raw, meat and skin, weighed with bone
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 117 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 22%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 8.1 g 10%
- Saturated fat 2.2 g 11%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 40 mg 2%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 14 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.3 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.09 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.14 mg 11%
- Niacin (B3) 3.8 mg 24%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.6 mg 12%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
- Biotin (B7) 1 µg 3%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 4 mg 0%
- Iron 0.3 mg 2%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 85 mg 7%
- Potassium 180 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.6 mg 5%
- Copper 0.03 mg 3%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 7 µg 13%
- Iodine 5 µg 3%
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Questions about Poussin
What is poussin?
Poussin is a young chicken, usually sold whole and weighing around 400–600 g. Its small size makes it quick to roast and easy to serve as an individual bird.
How long do you roast poussin?
Roast a whole poussin at 200°C (180°C fan) for about 45–50 minutes, depending on its size. It is done when the thickest part of the thigh reaches 75°C; rest it for 10 minutes before carving.
How do you keep poussin moist when roasting?
Rub the skin with oil or softened butter, season it, and roast it breast-side up; adding lemon and herbs to the cavity gives it aroma without slowing the cooking much. If the skin browns too quickly, cover the bird loosely with foil.
What should you serve with poussin?
Roast potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables make a natural side, while watercress or a sharp lemony salad balances the rich skin. For a simple pan sauce, loosen the roasting juices with stock and a little lemon.
How is poussin different from chicken?
Poussin is younger and smaller, with a more delicate flavour and a short cooking time; a whole chicken takes longer and is easier to carve for several people. Poussin has 117 kcal per 100 g, compared with 131 kcal in whole chicken.
Can you freeze poussin?
Yes. Freeze it well wrapped while fresh, and thaw it in the fridge on a tray so raw juices cannot drip onto other food. Once thawed, cook it promptly and do not refreeze it raw.
How much protein is in poussin?
Poussin provides 11 g of protein per 100 g. The exact amount you eat depends on the edible meat you take from the bird, rather than its whole raw weight.
Source: CoFID (UK) 18-306 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
