Calories in Chicken - Baked - Breast

Food analysis

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There is 317 calories in 170 grams of Chicken - Baked - Breast. With 179 calories per 100 grams, this food would be considered a Medium calorie density food.

Chicken - Baked - Breast is Very Low in carbohydrates, High in proteins and Medium in fats. You can look at the macronutrients graph below for a detailed ratio.

With 0 grams of "Net carbohydrates" per 100 grams, it is a good choice you are following a Keto or Ketosis diet.

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Macronutrients split

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Why is chicken the most popular meat in the world?

It’s hard to believe that chicken is the most popular meat in the world, but it is. Chicken has been around for thousands of years and there are many reasons why people eat more chicken than any other type of meat.

The first reason is the price. Chicken is much cheaper than other types of meat because it can be raised by feeding corn instead of grains like beef cattle do, which requires a lot more space and time to grow. Though animal rights activists do not have a nice word to say about it, it is the most consumed meat across the globe.

Why are they the favorites?

The reason for its popularity is that chicken has a mild flavor and can be cooked in so many different ways. Its texture makes it easy to shred, chop or slice which allows you to cook all kinds of dishes and meals. It is also very versatile. You can fry, grill, boil or poach chicken to suit the taste and texture you are looking for.

People also eat more chicken because it is healthier than other meats. There was a report by the American Heart Association that stated eating low-fat poultry instead of red meat will reduce your cholesterol level.

The different ways of cooking chicken

If you ask a chef what his or her favorite meat is, they would most likely say chicken. This is because there are so many different ways to cook it and still have it turn out juicy and flavorful.

• Roast Chicken - A surefire way for cooking moist and tender chicken every time is by roasting it with vegetables around the chicken.
• Grilled Chicken - Grilled chicken takes on a whole new flavor when marinated in different ingredients for hours or even overnight. It is very easy to grill too. Just make sure the grate is clean and hot before you place your meat on it for cooking.
• Fried Chicken - There are even ways to make fried chicken healthy. You can use an air fryer or bake it with less oil to reduce the fat content of this dish.
  

A great chicken breast recipe

You may eat whatever meat you want, but a baked chicken breast is rarely missed. So here is a mouth-watering recipe you can try:

Honey Garlic chicken breast

Ingredients

• Chicken breast
  
  
• Honey
  
  
• garlic
  
  
• Butter
  
  
• soy sauce
  
  
• Vinegar
  
  
• Flour
  
  

Procedure

• Split the chicken breast in half, so that 2 breasts provide 4 pieces;
  
  
• Flour the chicken (this gives it a little crust so the sauce sticks to it better!)
  
  
• Sear the chicken in a skillet with butter, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and honey.
  
  
• Simmer the sauce until it thickens. Turn the chicken to cover it in the delicious honey garlic sauce.
  
  

Wrapping up…

Chicken is the most popular meat in the world because it can be cooked in so many different ways, cheaper than other meats, and healthier than red meat. We hope you enjoyed this article and that it has helped with your knowledge about chicken!

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