Do dey eat that black chicken? It does not look edible...

Me i will chop am

throws up

olempe: Did you know there was such a thing as black chicken? And I don’t mean as in dark feathers, but black skin, bones and even internal organs. There are actually several black chicken breeds in the world, especially in Asia, but the most popular of all has to be the Chinese Silkie.

Silkies are beautiful birds, covered in fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk, but underneath all that fluff they are far less attractive. Their skin is a dark-bluish color, the flesh is dark beige and the bones and some internal organs are pitch black. Although in the Western world silkie chickens are sold mainly for ornamental purposes, in countries like China they are considered a super food and are appreciated for their deep, gammy flavor. Called “wu gu ji” or “black-boned chicken”, the silkie has been prized for its medicinal value ever since the seventh or eighth century. Chinese women consume it after they have given birth to get a boost of energy, but it’s also said to have a positive effect on the yin, blood, lungs and stomach. Silkie meat is rarely roasted. To take full advantage of its curative properties, the Chinese mainly use it to make an amber-colored broth laced with ginseng , dried wolfberries and jujubes.

According to a genetic study published in 2011, the unique trait of silkie chickens, known as fibromelanosis, is caused by an unusual genetic mutation characterized as “a complex rearrangement that leads to increased expression of Endothelin 3, a gene which is known for promoting the growth of pigment cells”. The massive expansion of pigment cells not only makes the skin and bones black, but also causes dark internal organs. Another interesting thing about silkies is their high content of carnosine, a naturally occurring peptide which is sold as a dietary supplement. People take it to increase muscle mass, ward of the effects of aging and alleviate diseases like diabetes or autism. Studies have shown the black chicken is one of the richest sources of carnosine.

If you’re wondering how black chicken meat tastes, most people say it’s no different than traditional chicken, but some say it’s a little sweeter. So, would you embrace the dark side and feast on the dark flesh of a silkie?

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SOURCE: http://myoddnews..com/2013/09/the-dark-side-of-cooking-see-naturally.html

too black&dark

If I can create bleaching creams for these black chicken I'd be rich

Those of you expressing disgust at d sight of the black chicken...i hope u know that that's the way white folks feel when they see us black people.

wow... we learn everyday

Merkki: I rebuke you black creature of the chicken kingdom!!!!

lmao

Point of correction Chinese people don't eat the black chicken meat , They usually used the black chicken to prepare a hot water soup with some Chinese traditional food stuffs , the called it 汤 in Chinese language , the soup will be boiled for two hours and they drink only the soup water without eating the meat ... the black chicken meat is tasteless though

Another thing to do before I die... Eat a black chicken!

Nairaland is full of ninnies. see their black-mouths like "I can't eat black chicken".

am travelling to china for research on these.

MCKULQ: am travelling to china for research on these.

wise move!

GOD FORBID BAD THING.

You guys are seriously racist .

jidegirl12:

Sort of. Its mainly Chinese delicacy, those guys eat bile. ( sold in their stores)

SERIOUSLY?

Never in my life will I try this. It looks disgusting!

Kudos to all those who have defended being black as not something to despise.

Now you imagine or wonder how Caucasians feel when they see someone black, especially in countries or regions where they rarely see black people.

A chicken bred in devil's poultry farm

The chicken looks disgusting.

Does it crow,bark and cry?...just like normal chinco phones with TV,Radio etc

Black is Beautiful but should be Restricted in some things and areas.

This chicken resemble disgusting amala

jidegirl12: I've tried it, alone ( nobody in my house liked the look) It actually tastes just like any other chicken but leaner ( less fat), just make sure you floss and swoosh your mouth afterwards. Not pretty

It was frozen ( bought from Chinese store) , I just sectioned it to 4 , boiled and broil and ate it like that. Can't stand the look for so long in my pot.

.....u bought it,chai, u dey lie ooOOO,double tuale for you...#GBAM!!

Dis one na natural poison arrghhhh,,

emma_best2000: Point of correction Chinese people don't eat the black chicken meat , They usually used the black chicken to prepare a hot water soup with some Chinese traditional food stuffs , the called it 汤 in Chinese language , the soup will be boiled for two hours and they drink only the soup water without eating the meat ... the black chicken meat is tasteless though

I'm reeling on the floor with laughter! Teacher, please, don't teach us nonsense! Who told you Chinese people don't eat black chicken? Ogbemi carry this your lecture go backyard. I don see where people dey wack the chicken wella. I, myself , have eaten it on a couple of times.

Anti-Serious:
.....u bought it,chai, u dey lie ooOOO,double tuale for you...#GBAM!!

When I saw it, I honestly thought it was Quail ( Awo right?) cos of its long neck ( didn't look) in the pack, so when I got home I realized it was a silkie. ( mind you quail was just as dark but not entirely black black like silkie)

emma_best2000: Point of correction Chinese people don't eat the black chicken meat , They usually used the black chicken to prepare a hot water soup with some Chinese traditional food stuffs , the called it 汤 in Chinese language , the soup will be boiled for two hours and they drink only the soup water without eating the meat ... the black chicken meat is tasteless though

Errrr they eat it , must've bought it for wrong purpose then if its solely for medicinal purpose, and why was it in the frozen meat aisle if they're that special ?

chukxie:

I'm reeling on the floor with laughter! Teacher, please, don't teach us nonsense! Who told you Chinese people don't eat black chicken? Ogbemi carry this your lecture go backyard. I don see where people dey wack the chicken wella. I, myself , have eaten it on a couple of times.

Don't mind the guy jare

Mayflowa: I am sad for the people who call it ugly and disgusting because it is dark-skin chicken!

Please don't ever blame white people hating on our black skin. One would think black people will embrace black chicken more. You guys would have been worse than racist if you were white

If you're familiar with ugly duckling story , yes that's how I see the poor bird.

I think it's better as Pets esp with its fluffy fur.

Na wa 4 chinko evri tin z made in china

racism