What is black chicken?

Black chicken, or silkie, is a breed of chicken with black skin and bones and fluffy white feathers. The meat is tender and is commonly cooked in Chinese soups.

What does black chicken taste like?

Black chicken tastes mild and slightly gamey, with tender dark meat and a rich broth when simmered.

How do you cook black chicken?

The most common way is to simmer a whole or cut-up black chicken with ginger, goji berries and red dates for one to two hours. It can also be braised or double-boiled. Cook until fully done.

Is black chicken safe to eat if the skin and bones look black?

Yes. The dark skin and bones are natural features of the silkie breed, not a sign of spoilage. Cook it thoroughly like any chicken.

How do I thaw frozen black chicken?

Thaw frozen silkie chicken in the refrigerator overnight, then rinse and cook promptly. Do not leave it at room temperature.

What is the difference between black chicken and regular chicken?

Black chicken is a different breed with black skin, bones and dark meat and is smaller than most broiler chickens. It has a gamier flavor and is mostly used for soups.

Where can I buy black chicken near me?

Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Weee! lists Wingtat Silkie Black Chicken, Palmetto Farm Silkie Chicken and Young Silky Chicken, frozen.

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Top 5 products for Black Chicken

#1

Wingtat Silkie Black Chicken, Frozen 1-1.6 lb

Wingtat Silkie Black Chicken, frozen, 1-1.6 lb, is a whole silkie black chicken ready for Chinese soups. Simmer with ginger, goji and red dates for a clear, fragrant broth.

$12.99 - $18.49

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吃喝玩乐
I bought it again and again; the black-boned chicken is of good quality.
?小麓君?‮脸小的你了亲并‭
I've never bought such a small black-boned chicken before
wujianghong9
Making soup is the best choice! Okay!
Daihui
The chicken wasn't big. It made a delicious soup. The meat was tender and juicy.
brendayulissaarguellomejia
It's small but I made it into a very tasty broth, I'll order another one
weee.13706179
Too small to be worth over $17
nancy
It's very small; I'm going to make soup with it. I hope it tastes good.
weee.10782345
These are probably immature chicks, each about the size of a palm. Stew two together.
wujianghong9
It's a bit pricey, but it's great!
Emma
Wow, I have never seen such a small black chicken, so pitiful

#2

Palmetto Farm Silkie Chicken（Large）, Frozen 1.3-2 lb

Palmetto Farm Silkie Chicken (Large), frozen, 1.3-2 lb, is a larger whole silkie chicken for family soup pots. Thaw in the refrigerator before simmering.

$14.99 - $15.49

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daophuongsimple
first time buying to try it out
吃喝玩乐
Good size, the chicken feet are huge!
carol.weeeeee
Time to make soup
annice kitchen
Silkie chicken looks good; it's a must-have for making chicken soup in autumn and winter.
jesseattle_cs
It looks good. The packaging is different this time. Is it a different brand than the ones I bought before?
weee.7133125
This is my Nth time buying it. Great value for money.
weee.7246235
This braised black-boned chicken with winter bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms is a delicious dish that everyone loves!
weee.7246235
Black-boned chicken with butter, not very big! Hope it tastes good.
Iris
This is great for making soup, and it's very cost-effective.
?ʚ伊伊ɞ?
Black chicken soup, ^_^ Stir-fried black chicken

#3

Palmetto Farm Silkie Chicken（small）, Frozen 1-1.25 lb

Palmetto Farm Silkie Chicken (small), frozen, 1-1.25 lb, is a small whole silkie chicken suitable for a single batch of soup for two.

$13.99

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Tin
Taste yummy

#4

Young Silky Chicken, Female, HOFO, Premium Frozen 1.5-1.8 lb

Young Silky Chicken, Female, HOFO, Premium Frozen, 1.5-1.8 lb, is a premium young silkie hen. Its tender meat suits double-boiled and simmered soups.

$14.39 - $18.49

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Lu
The older the wife, the more likely she is to buy back.
芋泥波波
It's delicious whether stewed or cooked in soup.
trinhstran
Prefect size for cooking medicinal silken chicken tonic.
yixuanshopping1104
The chick looked tiny, but it weighed about 2 pounds.
weee.18087650
Really good for soup
Thuytrang8682
Many purchases, good for slow cook soup, healthy with herbs
Ivy Luong
Just received the order, will eat it later.
anhdh71
It was frozen. Hope that it will taste good.
pandasun100
Very cute and it made such a great soup!
Jennypham
The order has been received.

#5

Farm Fed Buddhist Style Silkie Chicken, Frozen 1.8-2.2 lb

Farm Fed Buddhist Style Silkie Chicken, frozen, 1.8-2.2 lb, is a larger frozen whole silkie chicken for braises and soups.

$16.99

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weee.14246395
You won't know until you've tasted it.
dragonfly
The silkie chicken arrived frozen and in good condition, and the meat had a tender texture after cooking. It worked especially well for soup, with a mild flavor that paired nicely with ginger and other ingredients.
KAW
This is nice, quite clean, but a little bit greasy, needs some cleaning.
vorobie
The chickens were way too small this time, less than a pound. Not worth buying.
白雪
The one I bought last time was too small, but the one I bought this time is okay.
Elissa
I made herbal soup with this chicken. The meat is so tender and soft. It weighed 2 lb 5.4 oz with the wrapper and frozen with some ice inside.
weee.11191604
Big, delicious chicken
iamanhtran
Came frozen
Skyzone0088
Good chicken. It’s small but supposed to be better than regular chicken. Will buy again.
Cwherry198
product as described

Popular recipes

Black chicken soup with goji and red dates

A whole black chicken simmers with ginger, goji berries and red dates into a clear, slightly sweet Chinese soup.

Sesame oil chicken (ma you ji) with black chicken

Black chicken pieces are stir-fried with sesame oil and ginger, then simmered in rice wine for a fragrant, warming dish.

Silkie chicken and mushroom soup

Black chicken pieces simmer with shiitake mushrooms and ginger until tender in a savory broth.

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Frequently asked questions

What is black chicken?
Black chicken, or silkie, is a breed of chicken with black skin and bones and fluffy white feathers. The meat is tender and is commonly cooked in Chinese soups.
How do you cook black chicken?
The most common way is to simmer a whole or cut-up black chicken with ginger, goji berries and red dates for one to two hours. It can also be braised or double-boiled. Cook until fully done.
How do I thaw frozen black chicken?
Thaw frozen silkie chicken in the refrigerator overnight, then rinse and cook promptly. Do not leave it at room temperature.
Where can I buy black chicken near me?
Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Weee! lists Wingtat Silkie Black Chicken, Palmetto Farm Silkie Chicken and Young Silky Chicken, frozen.

What does black chicken taste like?
Black chicken tastes mild and slightly gamey, with tender dark meat and a rich broth when simmered.
Is black chicken safe to eat if the skin and bones look black?
Yes. The dark skin and bones are natural features of the silkie breed, not a sign of spoilage. Cook it thoroughly like any chicken.
What is the difference between black chicken and regular chicken?
Black chicken is a different breed with black skin, bones and dark meat and is smaller than most broiler chickens. It has a gamier flavor and is mostly used for soups.

吃喝玩乐
I bought it again and again; the black-boned chicken is of good quality.
?小麓君?‮脸小的你了亲并‭
I've never bought such a small black-boned chicken before
wujianghong9
Making soup is the best choice! Okay!
Daihui
The chicken wasn't big. It made a delicious soup. The meat was tender and juicy.
brendayulissaarguellomejia
It's small but I made it into a very tasty broth, I'll order another one
weee.13706179
Too small to be worth over $17
nancy
It's very small; I'm going to make soup with it. I hope it tastes good.
weee.10782345
These are probably immature chicks, each about the size of a palm. Stew two together.
wujianghong9
It's a bit pricey, but it's great!
Emma
Wow, I have never seen such a small black chicken, so pitiful
daophuongsimple
first time buying to try it out
吃喝玩乐
Good size, the chicken feet are huge!
carol.weeeeee
Time to make soup
annice kitchen
Silkie chicken looks good; it's a must-have for making chicken soup in autumn and winter.
jesseattle_cs
It looks good. The packaging is different this time. Is it a different brand than the ones I bought before?
weee.7133125
This is my Nth time buying it. Great value for money.
weee.7246235
This braised black-boned chicken with winter bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms is a delicious dish that everyone loves!
weee.7246235
Black-boned chicken with butter, not very big! Hope it tastes good.
Iris
This is great for making soup, and it's very cost-effective.
?ʚ伊伊ɞ?
Black chicken soup, ^_^ Stir-fried black chicken
Tin
Taste yummy
Lu
The older the wife, the more likely she is to buy back.
芋泥波波
It's delicious whether stewed or cooked in soup.
trinhstran
Prefect size for cooking medicinal silken chicken tonic.
yixuanshopping1104
The chick looked tiny, but it weighed about 2 pounds.
weee.18087650
Really good for soup
Thuytrang8682
Many purchases, good for slow cook soup, healthy with herbs
Ivy Luong
Just received the order, will eat it later.
anhdh71
It was frozen. Hope that it will taste good.
pandasun100
Very cute and it made such a great soup!
weee.14246395
You won't know until you've tasted it.
dragonfly
The silkie chicken arrived frozen and in good condition, and the meat had a tender texture after cooking. It worked especially well for soup, with a mild flavor that paired nicely with ginger and other ingredients.
KAW
This is nice, quite clean, but a little bit greasy, needs some cleaning.
vorobie
The chickens were way too small this time, less than a pound. Not worth buying.
白雪
The one I bought last time was too small, but the one I bought this time is okay.
Elissa
I made herbal soup with this chicken. The meat is so tender and soft. It weighed 2 lb 5.4 oz with the wrapper and frozen with some ice inside.
weee.11191604
Big, delicious chicken
iamanhtran
Came frozen
Skyzone0088
Good chicken. It’s small but supposed to be better than regular chicken. Will buy again.
Cwherry198
product as described
weee.18583024
Made stew right after it’s delivered and my family loves them. The nostalgia in eating native chicken back in the Philippines
viet969655
Chicken is inexpensive yet delicious; you can make chicken hot pot with basil or chicken porridge by simmering it for just one hour, and it will be very tender and sweet.
weee.17815824
Love this chicken has umami taste
朱海静
The packaging was great, the product is good, and it's very convenient.
Luna
It's great, I'll definitely buy from them again.
NohemiArgueta
Good size and super good quality
燕子
Stewed soups are delicious and suitable for a variety of cooking methods.
weee.18554812
The packaging was excellent; the ice packs inside are still frozen! The shipping was also fast!
weee.13247428
I love this so much. it is great for soups and stews
lelamkt88
Tough, affordable, and delicious chicken