Chicken Breast
What lies behind the skin?
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History…
 Raising chickens for food has
been around for over 4,000 years.
 Originated in southern Asia.
 Chicken’s popularity has been
heavily fluctuating throughout
history. At times it was thought of
as a “luxury,” and other times it
has been looked at in a negative
fashion.
 “During the early history in the
U.S., the settlers brought chickens
with them from Europe.”
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…History
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Chickens were originally brought up
by families for their own benefits.
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Eventually chickens were raised
and used for bartering groceries.
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During the late 19th century poultry
production increased due to
“modern refrigeration” and more
“rapid transportation.”
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After WWII “…developments in
raising poultry increased, making
chickens more available, and more
popular…”
Nutrition Facts
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Serving Size 4 oz.
Calories 120 from fat 25
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 70mg
Sodium 560 mg
Total Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 4%
Iron 6%
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Protein
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“Provides 67.6% of the daily value
for protein in 4 ounces.”
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There is 33.79 grams of protein in
4 ounces of chicken breast.
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Our structure is built on protein.
We obtain our amino acids
through plant and animal sources.
Following, we rearrange the
nitrogen to make the pattern of
amino acids we require.
Protein intake is associated with
bone-loss prevention.
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Nutrients
“A 4 ounce serving of chicken breast provides 72% of the daily value
for Niacin.”
DNA requires Vitamin B-3 (Niacin). When there is a deficiency it
can cause cancer.
Niacin can help to lower cholesterol, stabilize your blood sugar,
support genetic processes in cells, and help to process fats.
Niacin’s prescence is necessary for the conversion of protein, fat,
and carbohydrates into energy.
Chicken breast provides the beneficial mineral Selenium. (40%
(28.01 mcg) of the Daily Value in a 4 ounce serving.)
Selenium is a necessary component of major metabolic pathways.
These include, “immune functions, thyroid hormone metabolism, and
antioxidant defense systems.”
Helps prevent Alzheimer’s and cancer.
More Nutrients
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Chicken is a good source of Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine). (4 ounces provides 32%
(.64 mg) of the daily value of vitamin B-6.)
This mix of B-complex vitamins enhances energy metabolism throughout the body.
Vitamin B-6 is essential in the cellular process of methylation (“Methyl groups are
transferred from one molecule to another, resulting in the formation of a wide
variety of very important active molecules.”)
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121.9 % (.39 g) of the daily value of Tryptophan in a 4 oz. serving.
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24.3% (242.68 mg) of the daily value of Phosphorus in a 4 oz. serving.
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For a full list of the vitamins and minerals provided by chicken breast:
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Roasted Chicken Breast
VS.
Wendy’s
600
500
400
Skinless Chicken
Breast (Roasted)
300
200
Wendy's Spicy
Chicken Fillet
100
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Calories
Fat
Protein
(Grams) (Grams)
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Chicken Breast Trivia
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Did you know…
Chicken can help to prevent against cancer AND alzheimer’s.
In latin, the scientific word for chicken is Gallus Domesticus.
The top producers of poultry today are: China, the Russian Federation, the U.S.,
Brazil, Japan and Mexico.
When picking out a chicken from your grocery store look for a solid and plump shape,
with a round breast.
The skin of a chicken should be opaque.
Organically grown chickens are better for your health and raised in a more humane
way.
Chicken is a far healthier way to obtain a high quality protein with lower fat and
calories than red meat.
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15 Minute Sautéed Chicken
Breasts with Mustard, Tarragon
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium onion cut in half and sliced
medium thick
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut
into 1inch pieces
5 medium cloves garlic, pressed
3 TBS Dijon mustard
½ cup + 1 TBS chicken broth
2 tsp honey
1 TBS chopped fresh tarragon
2 TBS chopped fresh parsley
salt and white pepper to taste
Directions:
Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10–12 inch stainless steel
skillet. Healthy Sauté onion in broth over
medium heat for 2 minutes.
While onions are sautéing, cut chicken into
pieces. Add chicken pieces and continue to
sauté for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently to
seal chicken on all sides. Add garlic and
continue to sauté for another minute.
Add mustard, ½ cup broth, and honey. Mix
thoroughly and simmer uncovered for about 7-8
minutes on medium high heat stirring
occasionally to cook chicken evenly. This will
also reduce sauce.
While chicken is cooking chop herbs and add at
end with salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 4
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Baked Chicken Breast
With Honey Mustard Sauce
Prep and Cook Time: 30
minutes
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken
breasts
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 TBS fresh lemon juice
2 ½ TBS honey
2 TBS Dijon mustard
¼ cup sliced dried apricots
2 TBS coarsely chopped walnuts
1 TBS chopped parsley
4 bunches fresh spinach, stems
removed and rinsed thoroughly
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375. Place chicken
breasts in baking dish. Season with salt
and pepper and cover. Bake for about 30
minutes, or until done.
While chicken is baking, bring salted
water to a boil to cook spinach.
While water is coming to a boil, begin
sauce. Combine broth, lemon juice, honey,
and mustard in a small saucepan. Whisk
together and bring to a boil on high heat.
Once it comes to a boil, simmer for about
20 minutes. This can be cooking while
chicken is baking. You want it to be
reduced to a little less than half the
volume you start with. This will thicken
and intensify the flavor
Add apricots and cook on high for another
5 minutes. When sauce is done add
chopped walnuts, parsley, salt and pepper.
Cook spinach for only 2 minutes at the
most. Drain and press dry. Season with a
little salt and pepper. Divide spinach
between 4 plates. Slice chicken breast and
place over bed of spinach. Spoon sauce
over chicken and spinach.
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Ways to Prepare Chicken
+ Good Side Dishes
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Baked
Fried
Roasted
Grilled
Blackened
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Asparagus
Potatos
Carrots
Salad
Corn
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Fresh Baked Bread
ANY vegetable
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Reliable Sites
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October 14, 2005
Food Network. www.foodnetwork.com. 2005. October 13, 2005
Hormel Foods. http://www.hormel.com/templates/knowledge/knowledge.asp?catitemid=24&id=150.
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The World’s Healthiest Foods. The George Mateljan Foundation, www.whfoods.com. 2002-2005.
October 14, 2005
Wendy’s. Wendy’s International Inc. www.wendys.com. 2005. October 12, 2005