Horizon Farms
Range-Free Jidori Chicken Drumettes from Japan (200g)
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Premium-quality "jidori" (certified Japanese native chicken). Each pack contains 4 range-free chicken drumettes for a total of 200g (7oz). Drumettes are the drumstick-shaped portion of the wing, smaller than drumsticks from the thigh and also known as nibbles or "tebamoto" in Japanese. This is Ginzan Akadori chicken, a rare, slow-grown breed raised in the lush countryside of Shimane Prefecture. Unlike typical broiler chickens raised in about 50 days, these birds are allowed to grow naturally for 120 to 150 days, developing deeper umami flavor and better texture. Raised without growth hormones or preventative antibiotics, and fed a custom fermented blend of rice, wheat, and okara, they're carefully nurtured with a focus on welfare and quality.
This chicken is naturally raised without chemicals, resulting in chicken drumettes that offer clean, pure flavor in every bite. Despite the long rearing period and active, free-range lifestyle, the meat remains pleasantly tender while retaining the satisfying bite unique to heritage-style chicken. This drum portion of the wing is richly flavored, with concentrated umami and juicy fat that delivers deep, savory richness in every bite. As the skin renders, it releases flavorful natural oils, so no additional cooking oil is needed. Perfect for quick pan-frying, simmered dishes, or air-fried with hot sauce for homemade buffalo wings — these drumettes are a versatile and satisfying choice for any meal.
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✔ Raised on lush farmland in Shimane, roaming freely and raised with the philosophy that healthy chickens require a good environment and natural growth rate.
✔ Certified jidori (Japanese native chicken), meeting Japan's strict JAS standards for breed, growth period, and environment—this is premium domestic chicken you can trust.
✔ Raised slowly over 120 to 150 days - more than double the period of typical chicken bred for meat - leading to deep umami flavor.
✔ Chickens enjoy spacious outdoor areas during the day with fences, netting, and coops to protect them from weather and predators. Even indoors, they are free to move about comfortably.
✔ Completely free of growth hormones and preventative antibiotics.
✔ Fed only non-GMO, pesticide-free feed for safety and peace of mind.
Contents
| Contents | 1 pack |
| Weight | 200g (7oz) |
| Serves | 1-2 people ※May vary depending on serving style. |
Shipping & Handling
| Shipping | Shipping and delivery is frozen |
| Handling | Keep frozen below -18°C (0°F) |
| Defrosting Time | In the fridge: approx. 12hrs In ice-water: approx. 30min |
| Cooking Method | Cast-iron skillet, frying pan, air fryer, grill, oven |
| Best By |
Frozen: see packaging label (usually more than 3 months) Chilled: Please consume unopened pack within 2 days. |
Details
| Also Known As | Jidori, chicken wings, buffalo wings, tebamoto, chicken nibbles, chicken drumsticks, free-range chicken, Japanese chicken, Japanese free-range chicken |
| Ingredients | Chicken |
| Country of Origin | Japan (Shimane) |
| Bone | Bone in |
| Skin | Skin on |
| Packaging | Vacuum packed |
These chickens are raised in the clean mountain air of Oda City in Shimane, at the foot of Mt. Oe Takayama. Carefully raised on Eco Firm Sasada's farm, these "jidori" Japanese chickens are surrounded by nature and grown slowly and naturally—over twice as long as typical broilers—on a custom fermented feed made from rice, wheat, bran, and okara. No hormones or preventative antibiotics are used at any stage, and every bird is free to roam around the farm. Their clean, warm environment is maintained with naturally fermented bedding that helps break down waste and support a high standard of hygiene. With hands-on care and sustainable, medicine-free farming practices, Eco Firm Sasada delivers safe, flavorful chicken you can trust.
At A Glance
| Chicken Breed | Rhode Island Red ※While originally a breed from the United States, this breed was introduced to Japan during the Meiji era and has since become an established breed. As a result, it is recognized as a Japanese native breed (zairai-shu). Known for its fine texture, firmness, and rich umami flavor, it is also used for breeding other jidori (Japanese chicken) varieties in addition to the "Ginzan Akadori" breed. |
| Farm/Ranch | Eco Firm Sasada |
| Region | Oda City, Shimane, Japan |
| What do we mean by "Range-Free"? |
As seen in the photos above, these chickens are raised with plenty of room to move and forage in the open outdoors, in addition to having access to chicken coops. They're bred for quality, not quantity, which means the chickens are much slower growing and as pure and natural as can be. |
| Feeding | Chickens are free to forage as they roam freely around the farm. Additionally, they enjoy homemade fermented feed made from rice, barley, wheat flour, rice bran, and okara, with absolutely no medications used. |
| Traceability | 100% fully traceable from farm to fork |
| Growth Promoting Hormones | Never |
| Antibiotics | Never |
| GMO feed | Never |
| Synthetic Chemical use on pasture land or feed | Never |
| Chlorine Washing | Never |