{"product_id":"halal-hen-boiler","title":"Halal Hen (Boiler)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-hero__eyebrow\"\u003eIkhlas Halal Butcher · Bradford\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-hero__title\"\u003eHalal Hen (Boiler)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-hero__sub\"\u003eFresh · HMC certified · prepared to order · delivered chilled\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ikh-pill ikh-pill--dark\"\u003eHMC Halal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ikh-pill ikh-pill--red\"\u003eDelivered Chilled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ikh-pill ikh-pill--gold\"\u003ePrepared to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ikh-pill ikh-pill--cream\"\u003eLocal Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-lead\"\u003eA 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. \u003cstrong\u003eHMC-certified halal\u003c\/strong\u003e, prepared to order at our Bradford shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-card ikh-card--pale\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ikh-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td\"\u003eWhole mature hen (boiler)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td\"\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td\"\u003eHMC-certified halal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td\"\u003eFresh British hen, prepared to order in Bradford\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td\"\u003eChilled, vacuum-sealed the same day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label ikh-td--last\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--last\"\u003eYakhni, stock, slow curries and traditional soups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eWhy choose Ikhlas boiler hen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-card ikh-card--cream\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"ikh-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ikh-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHMC-certified halal\u003c\/strong\u003e: independently monitored and fully traceable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ikh-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared fresh to order\u003c\/strong\u003e: from the chiller the day it goes out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ikh-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA proper boiler\u003c\/strong\u003e: an older bird with flavour a young chicken has not had time to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ikh-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to buy on a supermarket shelf\u003c\/strong\u003e: a traditional bird most shops no longer carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ikh-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum-sealed \u0026amp; delivered chilled\u003c\/strong\u003e: freshness locked in from Bradford to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eHow to cook boiler hen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA boiler is not a roasting bird. It is tougher and far more flavoursome, and it wants long, wet, gentle cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-para\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYakhni or stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e cover with cold water and simmer very gently for 2–3 hours until tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-para\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow curry:\u003c\/strong\u003e joint it, brown the pieces, then simmer covered for 1.5–2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-para\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e never let it boil hard, a bare simmer keeps the meat tender and the broth clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eServing suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic base for yakhni pulao, or as a rich chicken soup with the meat shredded back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eNutrition \u0026amp; health\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good source of protein, iron and collagen. Approximate typical values per 100g cooked:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-card ikh-card--pale\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ikh-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight ikh-td--wide\"\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight\"\u003e~205 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight\"\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight\"\u003e~26 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight\"\u003eFat (of which saturates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight\"\u003e~11 g (~3 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight ikh-td--last\"\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight ikh-td--last\"\u003e~0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-note\"\u003eValues are approximate and for guidance only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-storage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-storage__title\"\u003eFreshness \u0026amp; storage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ikh-storage__body\"\u003ePrepared 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-delivery\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-m0\"\u003eFree \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery-collection\"\u003eClick \u0026amp; Collect\u003c\/a\u003e from our City Road shop in Bradford, usually ready in about 2 hours · \u003cstrong\u003eLocal delivery within 7 miles\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery-collection\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Collection\u003c\/a\u003e page for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ikh-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ikh-faq__q\"\u003eCan I roast it like a normal chicken?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-faq__a\"\u003eNot really. A boiler is a mature bird and stays tough under dry heat. It is bred for the pot, not the oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ikh-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ikh-faq__q\"\u003eIs it fresh or frozen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-faq__a\"\u003ePrepared to order and delivered chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ikh-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ikh-faq__q\"\u003eHow long does it keep?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-faq__a\"\u003eKeep refrigerated and use within 3 days of delivery, or freeze on arrival for up to 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ikh-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ikh-faq__q\"\u003eDo you deliver?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-faq__a\"\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-footer\"\u003eFresh · Halal · HMC Certified · Delivered Chilled\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ikhlas Halal Butcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54472584823117,"sku":"316-EA","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6462\/5741\/files\/IKHLAS_CHICKEN_-_39.png?v=1789256517","url":"https:\/\/ikhlashalalbutcher.co.uk\/products\/halal-hen-boiler","provider":"IKHLAS HALAL BUTCHER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}