There's a Greek dish – kokoras krasatos – that I love and want to make for guests, but I can't for the life of me figure out where to find a rooster. Is anyone able to, short of pointing me in the direction of where to get rooster in Atlanta, offer thoughts on what to substitute for rooster in such a recipe? I believe the recipe's method to be a braise.
Chicken – Substitute for rooster
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Best Answer
You can of course use a chicken. While you won't know if it is a hen or a rooster, it should perform fine in the dish.
As a braised dish, you may do well with an older bird, although these are hard to find in the modern shopping environment. You might use a roaster (which will be quite large, but older), or a stewing hen if you can get special order one.