Chicken Breast ... In the U.S., chicken breast size. Big

!!Chicken Breast ... In the U.S., it's more expensive than chicken thighs. Thanks!

Bought chicken breast for the first time at Walmart. It was $13, so that's nearly 19,000 KRW. Exchange rate...
How big is this chicken? The size of the chicken breast is like this.
It's several times bigger than my earphone case.

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American chicken breast is significantly larger than Korean chicken breast for several reasons:

Breed Differences
- In the U.S., chickens are primarily of the broiler breed, which grows fast and has a high muscle mass.
- Korea also raises broilers, but the breeds are often smaller, and growth rates tend to be slower.
Farming Methods
- The U.S. uses large-scale farming systems, allowing chickens to grow as much as possible.
- Korean poultry farms are relatively smaller, and the confined spaces make it harder for chickens to grow as large.
Feed Composition
- In the U.S., high-protein, high-calorie feed is used to maximize growth.
- Korean farms also provide nutritious feed, but growth acceleration is generally less emphasized.
Slaughter Timing
- American chickens are usually slaughtered at 6-8 weeks (42-56 days) to reach full size.
- Korean chickens are processed earlier, making them smaller.
Growth Hormones? (Misconception)

Many people think American chickens are big due to hormones, but growth hormones are banned by law in the U.S.
Instead, genetic selection, optimized feeding, and farming methods contribute to their size.

No wonder they are so big!
I sliced the chicken breast lengthwise and salted it.
In the U.S., they sell it pre-cut lengthwise. They call it tenderloin, and it's sold in perfectly cooked sizes.

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