ADVERTORIAL: Step it up

Chicken Train from Kerry Foods offers an easy-to-follow four step process to producing juicy, flavoursome piri piri grilled chicken

Fish and chip shops have always evolved in response to changing customer tastes. While the core offer remains as popular as ever, many customers now expect a little more choice when they walk through the door. Lighter options, different flavours and alternatives to fried food are becoming part of everyday demand.

For operators, the question is how to meet that demand without complicating an already busy kitchen. The Chicken Train marinades from Kerry Foods are designed to make that step straightforward.

Four step method

Built around a simple four step preparation method, Chicken Train enables shops to introduce consistently high quality piri piri grilled chicken with minimal disruption to existing routines.

Step 1: Starts with the Chicken Train Piri Piri Base Marinade, which operators mix with 5ml of oil and 200ml of water, add the chicken and leave to marinate for around four hours. Plenty of time to peel potatoes, cut fish or put the mushy peas on to boil.

Step 2: Steam the chicken to produce tender, juicy and succulent meat without the need to add fats or oils.

Step 3: Finish on the grill or oven to lock in moisture and create a deliciously crispy skin.

Step 4: Just before serving, give the chicken a generous basting with one of Chicken Train’s four marinades, adding a final layer of flavour and colour.

A choice of marinades

The Chicken Train range includes four marinades in Mild, Hot, Extra Hot and Lemon and Herb varieties, available in 2kg resealable tubs, all designed to work alongside the Piri Piri Base Marinade. Together they allow operators to adjust the flavour profile across a wide selection of products, from chicken breasts and wings to whole, half or quarter chickens.

Chicken Train’s four step process offers both simplicity and consistency, providing a reliable process that staff can follow easily while bringing bold flavours without the need to develop recipes in-house.

Grilled chicken can be served alongside chips and sides or form the base of higher value items such as wraps, sandwiches and loaded dishes. What’s more, with the addition of sauces and toppings, it’s an easy way to cross-sell, generating additional profits.

For shops looking to broaden their offering while keeping operations tight, Chicken Train’s four step process provides a practical way to do it alongside the traditional fish and chip favourite.

For more information, please visit https://eu.kerryfoodservice.com/pages/chicken-train. For expert industry advice and to request a sample, you can also call the Frying Squad on 0800 138 1938.