What’s the big deal about free-range and organic chicken?

In a nutshell: purity and taste. Organic chickens are fed natural, organic feeds and are hormone and chemical free. Free-range chickens (and most of these are also organic) spend at least part of their lives outdoors, where they can run around—unlike commercial birds, which spend their whole lives crammed into tiny cages. This gives free-range and organic chicken a better flavor and texture, and it’s better for you to eat.