Fungus
Chicken of the Woods
About This Entry
Chicken of the woods is a shelf-like wild fungus with poultry-like texture when cooked — fried or braised, it pairs with unoaked whites and medium-bodied reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Chardonnay — Chicken of the woods poultry-adjacent savor suits medium Chardonnay without red tannin clash.
Viognier — Sautéed chicken of the woods pairs with Viognier body in American foraged mushroom service.
Common Culinary Uses
- chicken
At a Glance
Group
Wild Mushrooms
Classification
Fungi
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Laetiporus sulphureus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Chicken of the Woods
- Classification
- Fungi
- Group
- Wild Mushrooms
- Scientific name
- Laetiporus sulphureus
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent