Free Range Poulet Jaune Black Prestige
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Free Range Poulet Jaune Black Prestige | Superior Flavour, Traditional French Quality
Our Free Range Poulet Jaune Black Prestige is a true expression of premium French poultry. Sourced from a cooperative of 200 farmers in the Vendée region under the Leon family's Black Prestige brand, the farmers focus on slow growth, natural rearing and ethics above all else. The birds are raised to the highest welfare standards, producing chicken with rich flavour, tender texture and the hallmark golden-yellow skin. Weighing between 1.4–1.6kg, this is chicken as it should be — full of character, with a flavour profile that far surpasses our own birds in the UK.
Tom's note — for me these are the most flavoursome chickens we have ever had through the doors at TJB. You MUST try one.
The Poulet Jaune Black Prestige is raised on a 100% vegetarian diet, primarily corn-based, enriched with essential vitamins and minerals. This careful feeding, combined with outdoor rearing and freedom from antibiotics or hormones, results in meat that is naturally moist, flavoursome and consistent in quality. Certified Classe A, these birds meet strict standards for presentation and fat distribution, ensuring you receive only the finest poultry.
Why You'll Love It
🔥 Golden Skin & Succulent Meat – A bird that roasts beautifully, delivering both flavour and visual appeal.
🥩 Slow-Grown & Naturally Reared – Truly free range, raised outdoors on a vegetarian diet for superior taste and texture.
🌿 Free Range & Certified Classe A – Guaranteed high-welfare, flawless presentation and perfect fat-to-meat balance.
A Cut Above the Rest
This is more than just chicken — it's the gold standard of French table poultry. The combination of careful rearing, natural diet and strict quality controls creates a bird that excels in both flavour and cooking performance. Also explore our Whole Free Range Yorkshire Chicken for our British equivalent, or our Free Range Spatchcock Chicken for a BBQ-ready option.
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Order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK. Available fresh, frozen or as TJ's special lemon, garlic and herb spatchcock. Vacuum-packed and shipped in insulated packaging with ice packs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poulet Jaune?
Poulet Jaune means "yellow chicken" in French — named for the distinctive golden-yellow skin that develops from the corn-rich diet. It's a traditional French poultry category associated with slow growth, free range rearing and exceptional eating quality. The Black Prestige label is one of the most respected in the Vendée region, produced by a cooperative of 200 dedicated farmers under the Leon family's strict standards.
How do I roast a Poulet Jaune?
Bring to room temperature for 1 hour. Rub generously with butter, sea salt and fresh thyme. Roast at 200°C for approximately 60-70 minutes for a 1.5kg bird — the golden skin will crisp beautifully. Rest for 15 minutes before carving. The corn-fed fat bastes the bird naturally throughout, so basting is optional. Use a thermometer — 75°C internal at the thigh.
What's the difference between fresh and frozen?
Fresh birds are delivered chilled and ready to cook — best used within 2-3 days. Frozen birds are identical in quality and provenance — frozen within 24 hours of processing. Defrost overnight in the fridge before cooking. The frozen option is £1 less and ideal if you're not cooking immediately.
What is the spatchcock option?
The TJ's Special Lemon, Garlic and Herb Spatchcock is the same Poulet Jaune Black Prestige bird, butterflied flat and marinated in-house with our lemon, garlic, rosemary and herb blend. Ready to go straight on the BBQ or under the grill. Cooks in around 35-40 minutes over medium heat, compared to 70 minutes for a whole roast bird.
Do you offer next-day delivery?
Yes — order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK mainland. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.
Our team will get your order ready 24 hours before the date requested at checkout. Everything will be cut fresh, packaged with the utmost care by our team and then boxed with ice packs in our sustainable packaging, ready to be delivered Next Day.
Your order will be sent via DPD to the postal address given, on the day of delivery DPD will send you a one hour timeslot for when their driver will drop off to your location. The driver will leave safe if you are not in so the box can be left outside until you arrive back home.
Our cool boxes maintain the right ambient temperature for up to 48 hours so your box will always arrive fresh and chilled.
