Prolonged water-chilling can add a significant amount of water to the carcass: U.S. regulations allow 5–12% of chickenweight to be absorbed water, or several ounces in a 4-pound bird.
Prolonged water-chilling can add a significant amount of water to the carcass:U.S. regulations allow 5–12% of chickenweight to be absorbed water, or several ounces in a 4-pound bird.