Hard chicken, also known as country chicken, desi chicken or nattu kozhi. A firmer, leaner bird than regular broiler chicken, with a stronger flavour.
Country chicken is used for slow-cooked curries, soups and pepper chicken, where its firm texture holds up to long cooking. Allow more cooking time than regular chicken, or use a pressure cooker.
Sold per whole bird at Desi Indian Market, 6815 Temple Dr NE, Calgary. Order hard chicken online through BuyNearby for same-day delivery in Calgary.