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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

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 FactsNutrition Facts Serving Size 4 oz. Serving Size 4 oz. Calories 120 from fat 25Calories 120 from fat 25 Total Fat 3gTotal Fat 3g Saturated Fat 1gSaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 70mgCholesterol 70mg Sodium 560 mgSodium 560 mg Total Carbohydrates 1 gTotal Carbohydrates 1 g Dietary Fiber 0gDietary Fiber 0g Sugar 0gSugar 0g Protein 21gProtein 21g Vitamin C 4%Vitamin C 4% Iron 6%Iron 6%

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ProteinProtein

““Provides 67.6% of the daily Provides 67.6% of the daily value for protein in 4 ounces.” value for protein in 4 ounces.”

There is 33.79 grams of protein There is 33.79 grams of protein in 4 ounces of chicken breast.in 4 ounces of chicken breast.

Our structure is built on Our structure is built on protein. We obtain our amino protein. We obtain our amino acids through plant and animal acids through plant and animal sources. Following, we sources. Following, we rearrange the nitrogen to make rearrange the nitrogen to make the pattern of amino acids we the pattern of amino acids we require.require.

Protein intake is associated Protein intake is associated with bone-loss prevention.with bone-loss prevention.

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NutrientsNutrients

““A 4 ounce serving of chicken breast provides 72% of the daily value A 4 ounce serving of chicken breast provides 72% of the daily value for for NiacinNiacin.”.”DNA requires Vitamin B-3 (DNA requires Vitamin B-3 (NiacinNiacin). When there is a deficiency it ). When there is a deficiency it can cause cancer. can cause cancer. NiacinNiacin can help to lower cholesterol, stabilize your blood sugar, can help to lower cholesterol, stabilize your blood sugar, support genetic processes in cells, and help to process fats.support genetic processes in cells, and help to process fats.Niacin’sNiacin’s prescence is necessary for the conversion of protein, fat, prescence is necessary for the conversion of protein, fat, and carbohydrates into energy.and carbohydrates into energy.

Chicken breast provides the beneficial mineral Chicken breast provides the beneficial mineral SeleniumSelenium. (40% . (40% (28.01 mcg) of the Daily Value in a 4 ounce serving.) (28.01 mcg) of the Daily Value in a 4 ounce serving.) SeleniumSelenium is a necessary component of major metabolic pathways. is a necessary component of major metabolic pathways. These include, “immune functions, thyroid hormone metabolism, These include, “immune functions, thyroid hormone metabolism, and antioxidant defense systems.”and antioxidant defense systems.”Helps prevent Alzheimer’s and cancer.Helps prevent Alzheimer’s and cancer.

More NutrientsMore Nutrients Chicken is a good source of Chicken is a good source of Vitamin B-6Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine). (4 ounces provides 32% (Pyridoxine). (4 ounces provides 32%

(.64 mg) of the daily value of vitamin B-6.)(.64 mg) of the daily value of vitamin B-6.) This mix of B-complex vitamins enhances energy metabolism throughout the body.This mix of B-complex vitamins enhances energy metabolism throughout the body. Vitamin B-6Vitamin B-6 is essential in the cellular process of methylation (“Methyl groups are is essential in the cellular process of methylation (“Methyl groups are

transferred from one molecule to another, resulting in the formation of a wide transferred from one molecule to another, resulting in the formation of a wide variety of very important active molecules.”)variety of very important active molecules.”)

121.9 % (.39 g) of the daily value of 121.9 % (.39 g) of the daily value of TryptophanTryptophan in a 4 oz. serving. in a 4 oz. serving.

24.3% (242.68 mg) of the daily value of 24.3% (242.68 mg) of the daily value of PhosphorusPhosphorus in a 4 oz. serving. in a 4 oz. serving.

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Chicken Breast TriviaChicken Breast Trivia

Did you know…Did you know… Chicken can help to prevent against cancer AND alzheimer’s.Chicken can help to prevent against cancer AND alzheimer’s. In latin, the scientific word for chicken is In latin, the scientific word for chicken is Gallus DomesticusGallus Domesticus.. The top producers of poultry today are: China, the Russian Federation, the U.S., The top producers of poultry today are: China, the Russian Federation, the U.S.,

Brazil, Japan and Mexico.Brazil, Japan and Mexico. When picking out a chicken from your grocery store look for a solid and plump shape, When picking out a chicken from your grocery store look for a solid and plump shape,

with a round breast.with a round breast. The skin of a chicken should be opaque.The skin of a chicken should be opaque. Organically grown chickens are better for your health and raised in a more humane Organically grown chickens are better for your health and raised in a more humane

way.way. Chicken is a far healthier way to obtain a high quality protein with lower fat and Chicken is a far healthier way to obtain a high quality protein with lower fat and

calories than red meat.calories than red meat.

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15 Minute Sautéed Chicken 15 Minute Sautéed Chicken

Breasts with Mustard, TarragonBreasts with Mustard, Tarragon 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

Directions:Directions:Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10–12 inch stainless steel Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10–12 inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onion in broth over skillet. Healthy Sauté onion in broth over medium heat for 2 minutes. medium heat for 2 minutes.

While onions are sautéing, cut chicken into While onions are sautéing, cut chicken into pieces. Add chicken pieces and continue to pieces. Add chicken pieces and continue to sauté for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently to sauté for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently to seal chicken on all sides. Add garlic and seal chicken on all sides. Add garlic and continue to sauté for another minute.continue to sauté for another minute.

Add mustard, ½ cup broth, and honey. Mix Add mustard, ½ cup broth, and honey. Mix thoroughly and simmer uncovered for about 7-8 thoroughly and simmer uncovered for about 7-8 minutes on medium high heat stirring minutes on medium high heat stirring occasionally to cook chicken evenly. This will occasionally to cook chicken evenly. This will also reduce sauce. also reduce sauce.

While chicken is cooking chop herbs and add at While chicken is cooking chop herbs and add at end with salt and pepper to taste. end with salt and pepper to taste.

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Baked Chicken Breast Baked Chicken Breast With Honey Mustard SauceWith Honey Mustard Sauce

Prep and Cook Time:Prep and Cook Time: 30 30 minutes minutes

Ingredients:Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts breasts 1 ½ cups chicken broth1 ½ cups chicken broth1 TBS fresh lemon juice1 TBS fresh lemon juice2 ½ TBS honey2 ½ TBS honey2 TBS Dijon mustard2 TBS Dijon mustard¼ cup sliced dried apricots¼ cup sliced dried apricots2 TBS coarsely chopped 2 TBS coarsely chopped walnutswalnuts1 TBS chopped parsley1 TBS chopped parsley4 bunches fresh spinach, 4 bunches fresh spinach, stems removed and rinsed stems removed and rinsed thoroughlythoroughlysalt and pepper to tastesalt and pepper to taste

Directions:Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Place chicken breasts in Preheat oven to 375. Place chicken breasts in

baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and cover. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until done.cover. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until done.

While chicken is baking, bring salted water to While chicken is baking, bring salted water to a boil to cook spinach. a boil to cook spinach.

While water is coming to a boil, begin sauce. While water is coming to a boil, begin sauce.

Combine broth, lemon juice, honey, and Combine broth, lemon juice, honey, and mustard in a small saucepan. Whisk together mustard in a small saucepan. Whisk together and bring to a boil on high heat. Once it comes and bring to a boil on high heat. Once it comes to a boil, simmer for about 20 minutes. This can to a boil, simmer for about 20 minutes. This can be cooking while chicken is baking. You want it be cooking while chicken is baking. You want it to be reduced to a little less than half the to be reduced to a little less than half the volume you start with. This will thicken and volume you start with. This will thicken and intensify the flavorintensify the flavor

Add apricots and cook on high for another 5 Add apricots and cook on high for another 5 minutes. When sauce is done add chopped minutes. When sauce is done add chopped walnuts, parsley, salt and pepper.walnuts, parsley, salt and pepper.

Cook spinach for only 2 minutes at the most. Cook spinach for only 2 minutes at the most. Drain and press dry. Season with a little salt Drain and press dry. Season with a little salt and pepper. Divide spinach between 4 plates. and pepper. Divide spinach between 4 plates. Slice chicken breast and place over bed of Slice chicken breast and place over bed of spinach. Spoon sauce over chicken and spinach. Spoon sauce over chicken and spinach.spinach.

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Ways to Prepare Chicken Ways to Prepare Chicken + Good Side Dishes+ Good Side Dishes

BakedBaked FriedFried RoastedRoasted GrilledGrilled BlackenedBlackened

AsparagusAsparagus PotatosPotatos CarrotsCarrots SaladSalad CornCorn Fresh Baked BreadFresh Baked Bread ANY vegetableANY vegetable

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CHICKEN &Granola Song!CHICKEN &Granola Song!

Chicken's good for the body,Chicken's good for the body,Chicken's good for the mind,Chicken's good for the mind,Yum yum granola bar,Yum yum granola bar,Chew chew chewy.Chew chew chewy.Yum yum granola bar,Yum yum granola bar,Tell all your friends.Tell all your friends.Yum yum granola bar,Yum yum granola bar,Chew chew chewy.Chew chew chewy.Yum yum granola bar,Yum yum granola bar,Tell all your friends.Tell all your friends.

Chicken and Granola bars make a nice Chicken and Granola bars make a nice meal,meal,Yum yum granola bone,Yum yum granola bone,Bock bock chewy.Bock bock chewy.Yum yum granola bone,Yum yum granola bone,Tell all your friends.Tell all your friends.Yum yum granola bone,Yum yum granola bone,Bock bock chewy.Bock bock chewy.Yum yum granola bone,Yum yum granola bone,Tell all your friends.Tell all your friends.

Yum yum yummyYum yum yummybock bock bockybock bock bockyslap slap slappy slap slap slappy tell all your friendstell all your friends

Yum yum yummyYum yum yummybock bock bockybock bock bockyslap slap slappy slap slap slappy tell all your friendstell all your friends

Chicken's good for the funny bone,Chicken's good for the funny bone,Chicken's easy on the eye.Chicken's easy on the eye.Here we go, now!Here we go, now!

Yum yum chicken bone,Yum yum chicken bone,Bock bock chicken.Bock bock chicken.Yum yum chicken bone,Yum yum chicken bone,Tell all your friends.Tell all your friends.Yum yum chicken bone,Yum yum chicken bone,Bock bock chicken.Bock bock chicken.Yum yum chicken bone,Yum yum chicken bone,Tell all your friends.Tell all your friends.

Granola bar nice and chewy,Granola bar nice and chewy,Granola bar my best friend,Granola bar my best friend,Granola bar how I love you,Granola bar how I love you,

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