Capão de Freamunde

This breed of chicken is derived from the local Pedrês Portuguesa, Preta Lusitânica, and Amarela Portuguese breeds, and they are traditionally raised on small family farms in the municipality of Porto. These chickens are mostly grass-fed, and their diet is supplemented with corn exclusively during the winter.

They have a bright yellow, thin, smooth skin. Their meat is exceptionally tender, juicy, and quite flavorful despite having a relatively low fat content. The Capão de Freamunde is used in numerous traditional Christmas dishes in the region, and they are also a traditional ingredient used for meals on the Feast Day of St. Lucia.