Does chicken need to be aged like beef?

[jaj121159]

The water added to store bought chickens simply speeds up the resting process like brining does. Fresh birds are fine for a few days in the fridge. If you want to freeze right after butchering, you can let them rest after they thaw.

 

[Gyoza]

Thank you everyone. That's very helpful. That answered why my chicken was soo tough. We ate it about 1 hour after we dressed it.