On Thunder Force What Was the Raw Chicken?

According to the director: The raw chicken is actually really thinly sliced pears treated with citric acid and food coloring. It was so believable that we all got completely grossed out every time we saw it, as did everybody who had to eat it.

What was Melissa McCarthy eating that looks like raw chicken?

In order to maintain her super strength, McCarthy's Lydia must eat raw chicken, which was reproduced by the props department with striking accuracy. “The raw chicken is actually really thinly sliced pears treated with citric acid and food coloring,” says Falcone.

Did Melissa really eat raw chicken?

But there's one query in particular that we can answer right now: No, Melissa McCarthy didn't actually eat raw chicken in the Netflix comedy-action flick. ... It even provides a bonding moment for Lydia and The Crab (Jason Bateman) later in the film, as he reveals he also has an affinity for the uncooked meat.