Abstract: A chilling apparatus for broiler carcasses comprises a chilling room, a conveyor for continuously conveying the carcasses, an air chilling unit for feeding cold air to chill the carcasses in the process of conveyance, and a device for spraying water onto the carcasses during the process of conveyance and chilling, whereby the surfaces of the carcasses are moistened by the water spray and then chilled by cold air.