Poultry and Game Birds

Chicken has been heralded as “the world’s most popular bird,” and with good reason: According to the USDA, it remains the most commonly available variety of poultry in the world. In the United States, the chicken industry is one of the largest sectors in agriculture. Chefs can choose from various chicken-farming methods, ranging from “organic,” “free-range,” and “natural” to “farm-raised.” Poultry-farming practices are similar in Italy.

Chicken consumption first surpassed that of beef in the United States in 1992, and has continued to do so each year since. Poultry and game birds have grown in popularity here because of their versatility, low cost, and lower fat and cholesterol relative to other meats.