Are you now looking to eat the chicken of the woods mushrooms you have foraged? Here are eight recipes to try with your own found food of chicken of the woods.
About a year ago, my husband played baseball with our two boys in our front yard while a young man walked onto our lawn with a baking tray and a knife. This man, who ended up being quite friendly, was hoping to forage for the growing fungus on the dead tree in our yard. If he needed something, he might have asked, and you might imagine my husband approaching this guy with a little suspicion.
Yes, you read it correctly. He wanted to consume the decaying fungus on a tree in our front yard.
In our front yard, we had a decaying ash tree that was embellished with soft ‘shrooms, displaying orange and yellow layers of small musings and opportunities for gathering food. Little did we know that this tree held a significant amount of chicken of the woods mushrooms.
The chicken of the woods mushroom is quite easy for an experienced forager to recognize because of its exceptionally distinctive appearance. This individual frequently drove by our house and noticed the vibrant mushrooms.
Owww. I can’t just get the spongy texture in the past. I hate them, but my husband loves mushrooms. We thought about cooking some mushrooms ourselves.
Several mouthwatering treats were evidently created, and they featured a native culinary expert, who eventually arrived to collect a portion of the fungi, just like a few individuals did. The enthusiasm skyrocketed within a few hours, and instead, I presented them in our Buy Nothing community.
This fall, the chicken in the woods surprisingly does not back off. Each year, they come back and leave their spores to grow in a specific location. This year, we are planning to go foraging and try cooking a few of them ourselves. I’m not entirely sure if I can eat them without experiencing the texture of mushrooms from the past, but I will definitely have a cooking skill to handle them… (Well… This year, we are planning to go foraging and try cooking a few of them ourselves. I’m not entirely sure if I can eat them without experiencing the texture of mushrooms from the past, but I will definitely have a cooking skill to handle them…).
Eating Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms
I’ve found some random ladies and guys on the Internet who seem to agree that mushrooms foraged should be consumed after being cooked, so don’t eat them raw. Please understand that I am not a guru in food science or an expert in foraging, while we plan to eat these mushrooms.
Also (and evidently) make sure you know precisely what kind of mushroom you’re consuming. Numerous mushrooms are toxic, and some individuals may even have adverse reactions to chicken of the woods mushrooms. Forage and consume at your own discretion. I’m simply another one of those arbitrary women on the internet sharing some recipes with you that you might appreciate if you’re certain it’s safe for you.
Cooking Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms
There are numerous methods to prepare these consumable untamed fungi. You can sear, deep-fry, roast, barbecue, stew… You understand. Not being an avid mushroom eater, I lack expertise in crafting these exquisite dishes. Furthermore, apart from the culinary instructions I have provided below, you may also want to consult The Chopping Block for guidance on cooking chicken of the woods.
I suspect you won’t find many suggestions for cooking chicken in the woods with mushrooms, and while I digress, I think I have lots of great tips about cooking. I learned many great culinary skills and had a few new recipes to take home. I attended a few cooking classes at The Chopping Block and they were incredible. The Chopping Block offers cooking classes in downtown Chicago, not too far from where we used to live.
8 Chicken of the Woods Recipes
Additionally, you can consider substituting mushrooms in place of your favorite foraged recipes. They appear to be a good alternative in various recipe variations. I found it intriguing to see how mushrooms from the woods could be incorporated into a meal, so I have gathered a few chicken recipes below that you might find appealing.
I have very limited knowledge about gathering mushrooms, which is significantly less than what I am confident he knows. Moreover, I am certain that he possesses a greater understanding of foraging mushrooms than I do; he even refers to himself as a certified mushroom forager on Instagram (although the value of that is debatable). It would be wise to consider his recommendations as the Sophisticated Caveman appears to possess extensive familiarity with these mushrooms.
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Sautéed Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms
This appears to be a fairly easy and direct method to savor this elegant cuisine. Just cut and cook the mushrooms with onions, garlic, and basic seasoning. You will truly experience the flavor of the mushroom itself, without excessive sauce, seasoning, or other elements overpowering the enjoyment of eating it.
Chicken Fried Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms
How about taking this opportunity to check out all the details for the recipe at home? It sounds pretty interesting, doesn’t it? How about trying a southern classic recipe that includes mushrooms foraged?
Grilled Chicken of the Woods Sandwich
Maybe this will lead my foray into foraging for food as a fungus. The recipe is simply grilled mushrooms stuffed between two buns, with some delicious toppings. It looks pretty delicious and like a good alternative to a meatless burger.
Buffalo Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms
Is everything in our house Buffalo. My husband and boys put buffalo sauce on all things. This recipe suggests coating them in buffalo wing sauce and baking the chicken with mushrooms from the woods. This seems to make sense, if they really taste like chicken. Do they taste like buffalo wings, but without the bird? Like buffalo?
Marinated Chicken of the Woods Mushroom Sandwich
However, while these flavors are tempting, I remain somewhat cautious about the texture of mushrooms, hence this recipe appeared acceptable as well. I appreciate the taste of those flavors, so why not try chicken of the woods on a sophisticated ciabatta roll, along with some Worchestershire sauce and a touch of Dijon mustard?
Fried Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms
If the mushrooms truly have a chicken-like taste, these fried chicken of the woods mushrooms could be an appealing vegetarian choice, especially if you desire a more indulgent option.
BBQ Teriyaki Chicken of the Woods
If you already have a few ingredients on hand, why not try another really simple way to use these foraged mushrooms? Instead of teriyaki chicken, how about making teriyaki chicken in the woods?
Grilled Chicken of the Woods With Creole Seasoning
If you’re feeling fancy, this recipe calls for grilling the mushrooms after boiling them, which adds interesting and distinctive flavors to the Creole recipe. The drizzle of grapefruit juice during the grilling process gives it a unique touch.
Jen Panaro
Jen Panaro is the editor-in-chief and founder, she is an advocate for sustainable living and a self-proclaimed composting nerd. She spends a lot of time on baseball fields and hockey rinks, as the mom of two boys and a messy gardener. She also borrows books from the library, particularly serials.
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