The Mushroom That Tastes Like Chicken — And How To Properly Identify It!

If you like spending time outside… and if you like the taste of chicken… then you’re in for a real treat.

Chicken Of The Woods, also known as the Chicken Mushroom, is a choice edible fungus whose brilliant colors illuminate the forests for several months throughout the year…. and it’s all happening right now!

Not only is Chicken Of The Woods a choice edible mushroom that resembles chicken in taste and texture… it’s also extremely easy to identify (and locate!).

This past week I discovered a few prolific fruitings in Western Pennsylvania and thought I’d film the experiences.  If you’re interested in learning more about the wildly delicious Chicken Of The Woods, including how to differentiate between a few local varieties (because there are several), check out the new video!

 
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