Horizon Farms
Range-Free Jidori Chicken Bone-In Necks from Japan (200g)
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Premium-quality "jidori" (certified Japanese native chicken). Each pack contains 200g (7oz) of bone-in neck meat. Grill for a flavorful, meaty bite, or simmer slowly to create a rich, clear broth packed with natural chicken flavor. Compact and freezer-friendly, it’s perfect for making wholesome chicken soup any time. 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 bone-in neck meat that delivers clean, pure flavor. The long rearing period and active, free-range lifestyle develop firm texture and a rich taste that's full of natural umami. This neck portion offers both meat and bone for deep, satisfying flavor that can enrich any dish. When simmered, the bone releases rich, clear broth with with a clean, refined depth unique to jidori chicken. Perfect for making ramen, hot pot, or comforting soups, this cut is a wholesome and versatile choice for everyday cooking.
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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 | Varies 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 | Chicken stock, bone broth, simmered dishes |
| 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 bones, chicken neck, chicken soup, chicken bone broth, seseri, free-range chicken, Japanese chicken, Japanese free-range chicken |
| Ingredients | Chicken |
| Country of Origin | Japan (Shimane) |
| Bone | Bone in ※Due to the small neck bones, please exercise caution when preparing for children or the elderly |
| Skin | Some skin remaining |
| 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 |