Savour Otter Valley Organic Chickens
Superbly sumptuous, succulent Organic Chickens
Allowed time to mature naturally
We take great care in selecting our Organic produce only from farms where the highest standards of animal welfare are practised and that rear their birds in the traditional way - being free to roam and forage, fed on an additive-free natural diet, free from growth enhancers - and allowed time to mature naturally - to yield the most moist, deliciously flavoured meat
Our Organic Chickens are raised at Otter Valley Farms which are situated in the Blackdown Hills of East Devon an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Family run business
The Farm is a family run business, which has been established for over 40 years producing some of the finest Organic Chickens
Outstanding Quality
They pride themselves on the excellent, outstanding quality, texture and taste of each Chicken they produce.
Otter Valley Organic Chicken are reared on 3 separate sites,
Quiet and natural
The first site is a small mixed organic farm on the edge of Dawlish hidden away at the end of a steep valley protected either side by vast acres of woodland.
The land is unspoilt and ideal for the Chicken as it is so quiet and natural.
Acres of open fields to roam
The second site is on the other side of the hill from Dawlish at Kingsteignton, again it is hidden low down below the surrounding hills and provides a beautiful view across to the popular Tors on Dartmoor.
The land is full of natural wildlife and the Chicken have acres of open fields full of rich clover to roam across.
Free to forage
The third site is on the edge of Exmoor at Huishchampflower just outside Wiveliscombe. The landscape is of natural rolling hills, deep valleys and forests completely unspoilt.
Otter Valley Chicken are free to roam and forage across all three idyllic locations
All the farms have been chosen because of their peaceful location and natural environment. Otter Valley Poultry believes that it is paramount the Chicken, can enjoy a stress-free lifestyle.
Slow growing Strain
Otter Valley Organic Free-Range Chicken are reared from day old Chicks from a carefully chosen slow growing Strain.
These Chickens take between 10 and 12 weeks to mature before slaughtering, which is approximately twice as long as conventional Chickens.
Warm and cosy
The Chickens are reared for the first three weeks under a gas heater ensuring they stay warm and cosy.
After three weeks the side panels are opened, and the birds are free to leave the shelter to roam and forage across the thick clover pastures.
As night falls the birds are keen to return to the shelter as they know they will be warm and safe inside the house, away from any predators such as Foxes
The pastures are free of any pesticides and fertilisers.
Less stressful
When the Chicken are ready for slaughter they are caught and transported by members of the family.
They only catch at night as this is far less stressful than in daylight.
Own on-farm Abattoir
The Chicken are then expertly processed through the family’s own on-farm Abattoir reducing any stressful travelling or handling
Evisceration or dressing is all done manually by their own skilled Butchers as they passionately believe in careful handling of the Chicken even once it’s been slaughtered.
Superb texture and taste
Chickens are wet plucked by hand and hung New York style to allow the breakdown of the Meat so they can mature improving the superb texture and taste.
Distinctive texture with a slightly gamier flavour
Otter Valley Organic Chickens have a distinctive texture with a slightly gamier flavour to the Leg and a significantly sturdier bone structure.
"A classic roast Chicken with really sweet, juicy Breast meat. Legs are richly flavoured, somewhat like Duck." - Christopher Hirst
Best oven-roasted - or can be pot-roasted
Here are just few recipes to whet your appetite for Otter Valley Organic Chickens:
• Herb Roasted Chicken, Buttered Peas, Lettuce & Bay Leaf
This Italian-inspired Roast Chicken recipe is a fantastic family-pleaser, and would be a wonderful centrepiece for any Sunday roast or family get together.
Preparation / Cooking time 1 hr 30 mins. Click here for Otter Valley Organic Chicken
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• Perfect Coq au Vin
Recipe writer Alex Hollywood’s movie star grandmother entertained lavishly in Paris in her heyday. This is her recipe for traditional French Coq au Vin. Alex says: “This is my grandmother’s recipe for coq au vin. Whenever I make this, it takes me straight back to her kitchen in her home on the Champs Elysées in Paris. The dish’s simplicity is its beauty”
Preparation / Cooking time 75 mins. Click here for Otter Valley Organic Chicken
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• Peri-Peri Roast Chicken
Dare to be different for your next Sunday roast and try your hand at this spicy Portuguese Chicken recipe - it’s easy, yet oh-so-satisfying.
Preparation / Cooking time 1 hr 30 mins. Click here for Otter Valley Organic Chicken
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• Barbecued Spatchcock Chicken - by Josh Eggleton
Barbecued Spatchcock Chicken is the ultimate summer treat. Brining the Chicken beforehand will ensure the meat is packed with flavour, while a side serving of Coleslaw just adds to the fun. If you've never made a brine before, follow Josh's handy video guide for full instructions
Preparation/Cooking time 40 mins - plus brining time. Click here for Otter Valley Organic Chicken - ask us to Spatchcock the Chicken for you
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• Tandoori Roast Chicken - by Sarah Cook
Serve this Indian spiced bird with Rice, Potatoes and Vegetables for an alternative Roast Dinner
Preparation time 15 mins : Cooking time 1 hr 45 mins - plus marinating. Click here for Otter Valley Organic Chicken
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• Air Fryer Whole Chicken
A whole Chicken is roasted in the Air Fryer with seasoning and made with just 5 ingredients.
Preparation time 5 mins : Cooking time 55 mins. Click here for Otter Valley Organic Chicken
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• Roast Chicken with Chile-Basil Vinaigrette, Charred Broccoli & Potatoes
Chef Hillary Sterling's epic Chicken at Vic's in New York gets its juiciness and deep flavour from brining, air drying, and marinating. She serves the bird on a mix of charred Broccoli, Onions, and Fingerling Potatoes, fiery from the Chillis and fresh from the Basil, with a bright kick of Red Wine Vinegar. Six heads of Garlic mellow and sweeten after roasting, adding a caramelized flavour to the dressing and the marinade.
Preparation time 10 mins - plus marinating overnight : Cooking time 1 hr 20 mins. Click here for Otter Valley Organic Chicken
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Do have a look at our How to Cook/Related Recipes Tab for more great ways to prepare your Otter Valley Organic Chicken
So whether you choose one of the recipes above - or are just inspired to further explore the possibilities of other Otter Vally Organic Chicken recipes - we hope we have given you plenty of food for thought
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