The meat is firmer than regular broiler chicken, but not tough; it has a springy texture and becomes more flavorful the more you chew. The skin is thin and firm, with a moderate fat content, making it not greasy. Compared to white-feathered broiler chickens, free-range black-footed chickens have a richer chicken flavor and no fishy smell, making them suitable for simple cooking methods such as poaching and stewing to preserve their original flavor.