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Poussin recipes

A small, immature chicken, sometimes called a spring chicken, and weighing about 400 to 500g. Because the bird is only four to six weeks old, the flavour has not developed and there is not much flesh on the bones, but one bird is perfect for a single serving.

Gai yang poussin and autumnal som tam salad

by John Chantarasak
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Poussin and spinach curry with coconut rice and poppadoms

by Matt Tebbutt
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Piri-piri poussin with confit potatoes and charred salad

by Patrick Williams.
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Grilled poussin with spiced tomato sauce

by Matt Tebbutt
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Roast poussin with aoili and fries

by Matt Tebbutt
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Roast poussin with anchoiade

by Matt Tebbutt
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Old Dehli-style butter chicken with naan

by Vivek Singh
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Roast poussin with langoustines and potato cakes

by Michel Roux Jr.
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Spatchcock poussin with couscous salad

by Tom Kerridge
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Garlicky Georgian poussins with plum chutney

by Olia Hercules
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Spatchcock poussins with orange, sage and ginger

by Mary Berry
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Roast poussin with tomato chutney and raisin pilau

by Atul Kochhar
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Preparation

Poussins benefit from a rich stuffing to add flavour. A good way to cook them is spatchcocked on the barbecue.

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