A Note on Crispy Skin
Pasture-raised chickens tend to have firmer skin than conventionally raised birds. Because they spend their lives outside—moving, foraging, and building muscle—the skin develops more structure and doesn’t render fat as quickly over high heat, especially on the grill.
For best grilling results, we recommend:
Patting the skin dry before cooking
Cooking low and slow first, then finishing with higher heat
Rendering the skin skin-side down before flipping
Or frying or roasting in the oven, where consistent heat helps the fat render fully
The tradeoff is well worth it: deeper flavor, better texture, and a bird that reflects how it was raised—outside, active, and naturally developed.