Chicken Thighs (5Kg). Oyster Cut, Tender & Succulent Meaty Thighs On The Bone, Superb Flavour 🐓

Chicken Thighs Information.

Chicken Thighs Smoked on the Barbecue or Roasted in the oven are anyone’s favourite Chicken Dinner.

Our Chicken Thighs on the bone are cut from A Grade natural Chicken & have the skin on. These delicious “Oyster Cut Thighs” have more meat & a single bone, they weigh approximately 130 grams per portion. We pack multiple portions in our special Recyclable Clear Pouches to keep in perfect condition at -18°c for 2 years. There is more meat for your money with an Oyster Cut Thigh, you can create better tasting value meals at home for less.

How do we cut Chicken Thighs on the bone?

We select larger Chickens to make generous sized Thighs & remove the Whole Leg as an “Oyster Cut” piece.

Oyster Cut is our preferred way to cut the Thigh or Whole Leg from the main carcass because it leaves more meat on the Thigh. The Drumstick is then separated from the Thigh through the joint carefully so as not to damage the ends of the bones & create bone fragments. Only excess fat is removed & the skin is left on but trimmed down to leave an even cover over the Thigh Meat.

The “Chicken Oysters”  are left on the top of the thigh for extra dark meat flavour, with a single (femur) bone for added “on the bone flavour”. We leave the skin on the thighs because this protects the meat from drying out during cooking, also has amazing flavour when Crispy Golden Brown. Turning the heat up at the end of your cook & exposing the skin will give you this special little treat.

The Thighs are approx 120g+ each; these are a natural product & size varies according to the size of the whole chicken.

This is the same way we produce our ready made Boneless Chicken Thighs. All the Chicken is at 1-2°c internally before any cutting commences, this keeps more of the natural juices inside the meat, creating a better flavour & texture. The Chicken Thighs are produced at source to keep the meat as fresh as possible when cut.

How do we pack Oyster Cut Chicken Thighs?

The Bone in Thighs are inspected for any bruising, discoloration or broken bones before any packing.

Only a few minutes after cutting & with minimal handling (to reduce cross contamination) the Thighs are vacuum sealed into Recyclable Clear Freezer Friendly Packs. There are Multiple Portions & approximately 5Kg’s per pack. The Thighs are then labelled with Full Traceability & QR code to the website recipes & nutritional information.

Once these are packed the next stage is to place the packs into clean recyclable cardboard boxes, these are then stacked onto pallets & put into a “Blast Freezer” until they are frozen to -18°c. 

These Freezer Friendly Vacuum Packs are the best way to keep your Chicken safe from freezer burn or contamination of other foodstuffs at home. The vacuum sealed Chicken Thighs have a 2 year shelf life when kept frozen because they have minimal exposure to the air & cross contamination when packed.

The speed of production & packing, combined with the low temperatures of the production rooms helps reduce the natural loss of moisture from the meat. The moisture retention of the Bone In Thighs is key to keeping its flavour & to prevent them from drying out during cooking. The method & processes in our production is the best way to make fresh & safe chicken

The Recyclable Packaging we use is now stronger & thinner to help Reduce our Carbon Footprint & we actively encourage all our customers to recycle responsibly. The packaging  keeps the Thighs moist when bringing up to temperature in the kitchen & protecting it when in transit during delivery to your door.

All our production facilities are BRCGS / IFS approved  that make any of our meat cuts or products. All refrigerated air is filtered in production rooms, the butchers & packing staff wear fully protective clothing, these precautions reduce natural bacteria. Having the highest standards ensure you enjoy the same taste & texture from your Oyster Cut Chicken Thighs 2 years after they are made.

Please ensure that you “Recycle the packaging from your Oyster Cut Thighs Responsibly”

Are Oyster Cut Chicken Thighs on the bone good value for money?

Chicken is not an expensive meat & the only waste from our Bone In Chicken Thighs is the single bone, these portions are definitely good value for money.

These Chicken Thighs have zero added water you can see the results during cooking because there is much less shrinkage giving you bigger portions. Each pack of Thighs feeds 20 adults 2 Thighs each, making your cost per portion much lower from or value packs.

With our fast & very efficient production processes, using Green Energy, wholesale buying of Fresh Chicken our price per portion is greatly reduced. The savings we make are passed on to you when shopping online for Chicken Thighs on the bone, enjoy “More Meat for Your Money”.

Are Oyster Cut Chicken Thighs Nutritious?

Chicken provides a great source of Protein, Vitamins & Minerals, the skin on the Thighs has saturated fats which help to lower Cholesterol & Blood Pressure.

Using only A Grade Chicken to create our Bone In Thighs, the meat is more natural & the fibrous meat breaks down easier when digesting. Unlocking those important nutrients during cooking is crucial to creating your Healthy Chicken Recipes. Chicken is recommended in many diet plans & there are many healthy slimming chicken recipes available on Google.

Keeping Chicken natural without adding water or salt is the best way to keep the original flavour, texture & nutrients.

Find out Why we don’t add water to our high quality chicken.

Provenance of our Chicken.

Sourcing all our chicken locally to the production plant enables us to have access to good quality chicken with sustainable supplies. Having built up relationships with local Chicken farmers, the chickens supplied very consistent in size & quality, & able to meet our demands for higher volumes when needed. Keeping the supply chain as short as possible helps reduce our energy consumption & overall production costs.

All the local farms that supply production meet the highest European standards as quality & safety are our main priorities when buying our chicken. The chickens are checked & monitored 24 hours a day in temperature-controlled environments. The Chicken Sheds are very large & well ventilated so that the chickens have room to move about. With a controlled diet the chickens grow to healthy sized birds that produce a good yield.

The process from farm to finished product is always very humane & efficient.

How do you cook Bone In Oyster Cut Chicken Thighs?

Chicken Thighs are quite forgiving when cooking because they are naturally moist & don’t dry out as quick as other Chicken cuts.

We love Barbecued Meats, & Bone In Thighs on the grill with that awesome Smokey flavour….. are simply delicious. You can cook these in the oven on a wire rack, place them in a casserole on a low heat or a quick cook in the Air Fryer. There are many Chicken Thigh Recipes & videos online showing how to get the best results.

Cooking Chicken Thighs on the bone times & temperatures :

• 15-20 minutes when baked in the Oven at 210°c.
• 15-18 minutes in the Air Fryer at 200°c; spaced evenly in the basket
• 10-12 minutes in the Pan on a high heat; turn to prevent burning
• 20-25 minutes on the Barbecue or under the grill; using indirect heat, moving to direct heat to finish

Make sure that there are NO pink bits of meat or bone & all the juices run clear before eating. An ideal safe internal temperature when cooked is over 75°c.

Recipes for Oyster Cut Chicken Thighs on the bone:

• Crispy Oyster Cut Chicken Thighs in the pan
• Oven baked Chicken Thighs
• Barbecued Chicken Thighs made simple.

One of the best parts of the Chicken Thighs is “The Crunch of that Crispy Skin”, it is so delicious, & even better when glazed in Barbecue sauce. Food always tastes better when grilled or low & slow cooked on the Barbecue. The outer skin on the boneless chicken thighs will keep the meat moist because it will protect them on one side from the heat.

Some of the best flavour in chicken comes from the cheaper leg cuts because they are generally harder working muscles, making the meat coarser & more fibrous. The Oyster Cut Chicken Thighs are one of these cuts, & this type of textured meat is great for longer cooks at lower temperatures. Season your chicken about an hour before cooking & make sure they are not cold for a more even cook. Get your Barbecue up to temperature & add some preferred wood chunks for the smoke.

Place your Chicken Thighs (skin side up) over direct heat on the Barbecue, turn these over after about 7 minutes, need to reach an internal temperature of 75°c. Finish these by getting the skin nice n’ crispy & then rest them on a wooden board for 5 minutes. Whilst resting, lightly cover these in a Barbecue Glaze, the crunch of the skin combined with the seasonings & Smokey flavoured meat…. makes these Super Delicious!

Sharing your cooked Chicken Thighs on Social Media.

Making Chicken Thighs recipes at home for family or friends is an easy affordable way to provide tasty meals. Many of our followers & customers love to cook on the Barbecue, the Chicken Thighs on the bone or Boneless are a luscious piece that loves the Smokey aromas. Cooking Bone In Thighs on a spit rotisserie is another way to enjoy succulent Meaty Thighs. as finger food.

Making great food is a best shared & not just at the dinner table. We love to share your pictures, reels, recipes, videos, stories over on Social Media with our followers. Sharing your cooks gives inspiration to others, so they may improve what they are making at home, or to simply try new ideas.

Why not join us over on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter, & tagging us in your posts combined with the use of our hashtags, helps us to find & share them easier. Sharing your home cooks are a great way of building a sense of online community or family across the world. We want people to enjoy better, healthier food & enjoy delicious savings.

Many people want to enjoy more from their Oyster Cut Chicken thighs at home & through your posts on Social Media they are able to learn the Pro Tips & new recipes. In addition to our Facebook Page, we have an interactive Facebook Group for sharing your cooks & ideas. The group is called Sherwood Home Cooking & Barbecue, see delicious recipes, hints & tips from some of our online customers.

Please enjoy using these & don’t forget to tag us in your social media posts.

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