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- 1. What’s so special about Mía Chicken?
- 2. Mía Chicken Price
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3. Delicious Mía Chicken Recipes
- Boiled Mía Chicken
- Mía Chicken Soup
- Mía Chicken and Chinese Herbal Hot Pot
Mía Chicken is a unique and prominent chicken breed in Vietnam. This chicken breed stands out for its distinct appearance and delicious meat, making it a favorite among many people. We will now reveal what makes Mía Chicken so special that it is in high demand during the Tet holiday, despite its expensive price.
1What’s so special about Mía Chicken?
Mía Chicken originates from Sơn Tây, Hanoi, and is now raised in many provinces across Vietnam. Mía Chickens have short bodies, large thighs, deep eyes, red combs, glossy feathers, and golden-yellow legs. The roosters have reddish-purple feathers, while the hens’ feathers are mostly brownish-gray or yellow.
Mía Chicken originates from Sơn Tây
According to An Ninh and colleagues in 2003, Mía Chickens weigh approximately 32 grams at birth, and by the time they are four months old, the average weight of a rooster is about 2.32 kg, while a hen weighs around 2.9 kg. When fully grown, hens typically weigh around 3-3.5 kg, while roosters can reach up to 5 kg.
Mía Chickens can weigh up to 5 kg each. Mía Chickens start laying eggs when they are 7-8 months old, which is quite late compared to other chicken breeds. However, they can lay up to 50-55 eggs per year, and the eggs are also quite large, weighing around 50-55g each.
Mía Chicken has naturally sweet and tasty meat
Mía Chicken is highly sought-after and loved mainly due to the exceptional quality of its meat. Mía Chicken has crispy skin, minimal fat under the skin, and the meat is chewy, firm, and incredibly sweet. Therefore, this breed is primarily raised for meat production.
2Mía Chicken Price
Currently, young Mía Chickens sold for breeding purposes cost around 10,000 – 20,000 VND each, while free-range Mía Chickens usually range from 150,000 to 170,000 VND per chicken. These prices may fluctuate during holidays when demand increases and supply becomes scarce.
Mía Chicken is quite expensive
Additionally, caponized Mía roosters, also known as “eunuch” chickens, command a high price because they require special care and selective breeding. While regular roosters cost approximately 90,000 – 120,000 VND per kg, eunuch chickens are priced three times higher.
Specifically, eunuch chickens weighing 3 – 3.5 kg are priced at around 350,000 VND per kg, and those weighing over 4 kg can fetch a price of more than 400,000 VND per kg.
3Delicious Mía Chicken Recipes
Boiled Mía Chicken
Boiled chicken is a favorite dish for many people. Mía Chicken is chewy, naturally sweet, and has golden-yellow crispy skin. You can chop up the boiled Mía Chicken and serve it with rice vermicelli, rice noodles, or dip it in a spicy lime and chili sauce.
Boiled Mía Chicken
Mía Chicken Soup
Mía Chicken Soup has a natural sweetness from the chicken, and the vegetables add a crunchy and sweet texture. This dish is highly suitable for babies who are starting to eat solid foods, providing them with excellent nutrition. If you like spicy food, you can add some ground pepper or chili paste to enhance the flavor.
Mía Chicken Soup
Mía Chicken and Chinese Herbal Hot Pot
The Mía Chicken and Chinese Herbal Hot Pot is a fragrant and flavorful dish. The broth is sweet and mild, infused with the aroma of Chinese herbs. The Mía Chicken meat is chewy, crispy, and sweet, and it goes perfectly with the crunchy and starchy vegetables. This dish is not only delicious but also highly nutritious. Why not give it a try?
Mía Chicken and Chinese Herbal Hot Pot
That concludes our article about the characteristics and price of Mía Chicken. Thank you for reading, and we wish you good health. Stay tuned for more exciting articles on our website!
