Chicken Breast

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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.
• Chickens 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

• Chickens were originally brought up by families
  for their own benefits.
• Eventually chickens were raised and used for
  bartering groceries.
• During the late 19th century poultry production
  increased due to modern refrigeration and more
  rapid transportation.
• After WWII developments in raising poultry
  increased, making chickens more available, and
  more popular

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Nutrition Facts

• 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

• Provides 67.6 of the daily value for protein in
  4 ounces.
• There is 33.79 grams of protein in 4 ounces of
  chicken breast.
• 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.
• Niacins 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 Alzheimers and cancer.

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More Nutrients

• 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.)
• 121.9 (.39 g) of the daily value of Tryptophan
  in a 4 oz. serving.
• 24.3 (242.68 mg) of the daily value of
  Phosphorus in a 4 oz. serving.
• For a full list of the vitamins and minerals
  provided by chicken breast http//www.whfoods.com
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Roasted Chicken Breast VS.
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Chicken Breast Trivia Did you know

• Chicken can help to prevent against cancer AND
  alzheimers.
• 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
Directions Heat 1 TBS broth in a 1012 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
Prep and Cook Time 15 minutes Ingredients 1
medium onion cut in half and sliced medium
thick2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut
into 1inch pieces5 medium cloves garlic,
pressed3 TBS Dijon mustard½ cup 1 TBS chicken
broth2 tsp honey1 TBS chopped fresh tarragon2
TBS chopped fresh parsleysalt and white pepper
to taste
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Baked Chicken Breast With Honey Mustard Sauce

• 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.

• Prep and Cook Time 30 minutes
  Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken
  breasts 1 ½ cups chicken broth1 TBS fresh lemon
  juice2 ½ TBS honey2 TBS Dijon mustard¼ cup
  sliced dried apricots2 TBS coarsely chopped
  walnuts1 TBS chopped parsley4 bunches fresh
  spinach, stems removed and rinsed thoroughlysalt
  and pepper to taste

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Ways to Prepare Chicken Good Side Dishes

• Baked
• Fried
• Roasted
• Grilled
• Blackened

• Asparagus
• Potatos
• Carrots
• Salad
• Corn
• Fresh Baked Bread
• ANY vegetable

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CHICKEN Granola Song!
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• Chicken's good for the body,Chicken's good for
  the mind,Yum yum granola bar,Chew chew
  chewy.Yum yum granola bar,Tell all your
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  bone,Chicken's easy on the eye.Here we go,
  now!Yum yum chicken bone,Bock bock
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  chicken.Yum yum chicken bone,Tell all your
  friends.Granola bar nice and chewy,Granola bar
  my best friend,Granola bar how I love you,

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Reliable Sites

• www.wendys.com
• http//www.hormel.com/templates/knowledge/knowledg
  e.asp?catitemid24id150
• http//www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tnamefoodspice
  dbid116
• www.foodnetwork.com
• http//www.aubonpain.com/nutrition.php?ID86GROUP
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Bibliography

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  n.php?ID86GROUP_ID26HEADERfillings. 2005.
• October 14, 2005
• Food Network. www.foodnetwork.com. 2005.
  October 13, 2005
• Hormel Foods. http//www.hormel.com/templates/kno
  wledge/knowledge.asp?catitemid24id150.
  1999-2005. October 14, 2005
• The Worlds Healthiest Foods. The George
  Mateljan Foundation, www.whfoods.com.
  2002-2005.
• October 14, 2005
• Wendys. Wendys International Inc.
  www.wendys.com. 2005. October 12, 2005