Is chicken meat?

Here you will learn whether chicken is considered meat and if Sundays are free from fasting. read more

Chicken is the most common type of poultry in the world. Owing to the relative ease and low cost of raising them in comparison to animals such as cattle or hogs, chickens have become prevalent throughout the cuisine of cultures around the world, and their meat has been variously adapted to regional tastes. read more

Dear Dr. Brennan, Thanks for the question. Chicken is definitely classified as meat. However, chicken fat, as found in broth, is not considered meat. read more