• Two raw whole chickens placed on a black plate, surrounded by red and green chilies, garlic cloves, parsley, and spices on a dark stone surface. Large text reads 'CHICKEN BOILER HEN,' with the Ikhlas Halal Butcher logo at top left and delivery/quality badges at the bottom.
    Two raw whole chickens placed on a black plate, surrounded by red and green chilies, garlic cloves, parsley, and spices on a dark stone surface. Large text reads 'CHICKEN BOILER HEN,' with the Ikhlas Halal Butcher logo at top left and delivery/quality badges at the bottom.
  • Two raw whole chickens displayed on a black plate against a dark marble-patterned background, with promotional text and logos for 'Ikhlas Halal Butcher' and 'Fresh Collect In Store'.
    Two raw whole chickens displayed on a black plate against a dark marble-patterned background, with promotional text and logos for 'Ikhlas Halal Butcher' and 'Fresh Collect In Store'.
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Halal Hen (Boiler)

Halal Hen (Boiler)

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SKU : 316-EA

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Delivery & Collection

Fresh, HMC-certified meat cut to order at our City Road shop in Bradford. Collect free, usually ready in about 2 hours, or choose free local delivery within 7 miles (£25 minimum order), delivered 1pm to 4pm or 6pm to 8pm, Monday to Saturday. We don’t post meat outside the area.

Care Instructions

Keep refrigerated at 0–4°C and use within the date on the label, or freeze on the day of delivery. Defrost thoroughly in the fridge before cooking and cook until piping hot throughout. Keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat food.

Halal Assurance

100% HMC-certified halal. Every animal is hand-slaughtered and independently monitored by the Halal Monitoring Committee from abattoir to our Bradford counter, and prepared to HMC requirements. Our shop is listed on the HMC website, see our HMC page for what the certification covers.

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Ikhlas Halal Butcher · Bradford
Halal Hen (Boiler)
Fresh · HMC certified · prepared to order · delivered chilled
HMC HalalDelivered ChilledPrepared to OrderLocal Delivery

A mature bird for rich, traditional stocks, yakhni and slow curries. Boil or slow-cook for a deep, old-fashioned flavour the younger birds simply cannot match. HMC-certified halal, prepared to order at our Bradford shop.

At a glance

Cut Whole mature hen (boiler)
Sizes Each
Certification HMC-certified halal
Source Fresh British hen, prepared to order in Bradford
Freshness Chilled, vacuum-sealed the same day
Best for Yakhni, stock, slow curries and traditional soups

Why choose Ikhlas boiler hen?

  • HMC-certified halal: independently monitored and fully traceable.
  • Prepared fresh to order: from the chiller the day it goes out.
  • A proper boiler: an older bird with flavour a young chicken has not had time to develop.
  • Hard to buy on a supermarket shelf: a traditional bird most shops no longer carry.
  • Vacuum-sealed & delivered chilled: freshness locked in from Bradford to your door.

How to cook boiler hen

A boiler is not a roasting bird. It is tougher and far more flavoursome, and it wants long, wet, gentle cooking.

Yakhni or stock: cover with cold water and simmer very gently for 2–3 hours until tender.

Slow curry: joint it, brown the pieces, then simmer covered for 1.5–2 hours.

Tip: never let it boil hard, a bare simmer keeps the meat tender and the broth clear.

Serving suggestions

The classic base for yakhni pulao, or as a rich chicken soup with the meat shredded back in.

Nutrition & health

A good source of protein, iron and collagen. Approximate typical values per 100g cooked:

Energy ~205 kcal
Protein ~26 g
Fat (of which saturates) ~11 g (~3 g)
Carbohydrate ~0 g

Values are approximate and for guidance only.

Freshness & storage

Prepared to order, vacuum-sealed the same day and delivered chilled. Keep refrigerated and use within 3 days of delivery, or freeze on arrival for up to 3 months and defrost thoroughly in the fridge before cooking.

Allergens

A single-ingredient fresh meat product with no added allergens. Prepared in a facility that also handles milk, mustard, celery and sulphites. Please contact us if you have a specific allergy.

Delivery & collection

Free Click & Collect from our City Road shop in Bradford, usually ready in about 2 hours · Local delivery within 7 miles: free, £25 minimum order · delivered 1pm to 4pm or 6pm to 8pm, Monday to Saturday. Order by 12 for the afternoon run, by 5 for the evening run. See our Delivery & Collection page for full details.

Frequently asked questions

Can I roast it like a normal chicken?

Not really. A boiler is a mature bird and stays tough under dry heat. It is bred for the pot, not the oven.

Is it fresh or frozen?

Prepared to order and delivered chilled.

How long does it keep?

Keep refrigerated and use within 3 days of delivery, or freeze on arrival for up to 3 months.

Do you deliver?

Yes, within 7 miles of our City Road shop in Bradford: free delivery, £25 minimum order. Delivered 1pm to 4pm or 6pm to 8pm, Monday to Saturday. Order by 12 for the afternoon run, by 5 for the evening run. Or collect free from the shop, usually ready in about 2 hours. We do not post meat outside the area.

Fresh · Halal · HMC Certified · Delivered Chilled