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Whats the difference between a cornish hen, a broiler and a roaster?

April 26, 2017broiler Cornish difference hen roaster

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Whats the difference between a cornish hen, a broiler and a roaster?

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Size is the difference. Cornish hens are the smallest, weighing under 1 kilogram live weight. This size of chicken is always sold as a whole bird. Broilers, or fryers, are the size most often seen in the store. These birds have a live weight of about 1.7 – 2.2 kilograms. Broilers may be sold as a whole bird or as chicken pieces. Roasters are the heaviest chickens, weighing over 2.2 kilograms live weight. Roasters are always sold as whole birds.