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Is this chicken of the woods?
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Definitely. Looks very fresh and delicious.
Just be aware that some people are sensitive to it and might react negatively to it. That might also be a myth, who knows.
Also, look at the tree it's growing at. There are some species that can make COTW toxic, or at least inedible, making it bitter.
I really like to make chicken nuggets out of it, but using it just like chicken (e.g. fried rice) is extremely delicious!
From what I've read, it seems that some people are more sensitive to certain species of laetoporus. Regarding the substrate affecting the mushroom, this appears to be a common myth [1].
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