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As chicken producers, we play an important role: supplying the world with a safe, planet-friendly, and nutrient-dense source of high-quality protein. In fact, over the past decade, we have expanded chicken production dramatically to meet growing demand, all while using fewer environmental resources and driving down prices consumers pay for chicken. According to the USDA, Americans on average will eat a record 96.8 pounds of chicken per person this year. Chicken consumption is nearly twice that of beef and pork.
And that’s a great thing for consumers because that means more access to the health benefits that come from eating chicken. Chicken is not only delicious, but also so nutritious that it contains all 9 essential amino acids, or the building blocks of protein, needed in the human diet. As an excellent low-calorie, low-sodium, and low-fat source of protein, chicken provides important nutrients throughout our lives—from pregnancy through our later years.
Recent research even suggests consumers are eating chicken more often (88% of consumers say they eat chicken more than once a week) because it is a healthy choice, versatile, and provides the best value for price. It remains “center of the plate” as a top protein choice for 1 in 2 consumers and 85% report that they will consume more or the same amount of fresh chicken at home over the next 6-12 months.
According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, chicken is a nutrient-dense, lean protein food that can be included in a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages. When chicken is on the plate, it also helps Americans customize and enjoy meals that reflect their personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations.
A few key health benefits of eating chicken include:
Providing vitamins and minerals involved in brain function
Building muscle
Promoting heart health
Strengthening bones
Aiding in weight loss
If that’s not enough, here are 6 additional nutritional benefits you may not realize about chicken:
Chicken is an important nutrient-dense food in pregnancy, and as a first food for infants and toddlers (0-2 years old): Choline is a nutrient that pregnant or lactating women don’t get enough of, but is critical for a child’s normal brain development – and chicken has it! Chicken is a source of critical nutrients for infants and toddlers as they grow and develop, including iron, zinc, protein, choline, and long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, making it a great first food.
Dark meat chicken typically contains more vitamins (e.g., riboflavin, thiamin, and vitamins B6 and B12) and minerals (e.g., iron and zinc) than white meat cuts: Dark meat also contains more flavor and is less likely to dry out or become overly chewy during the cooking process due to its juicy, tender texture.
Getting enough protein in your meals, including from chicken, can help you manage blood sugar: The American Diabetes Association recommends filling ¼ of your plate with lean protein like chicken.
Chicken delivers vital, under-consumed nutrients of public health importance for all age groups: Including potassium, vitamin D, iron, and calcium (all provided at various amounts by one 3.5 oz. serving of boneless, skinless chicken breast).
The available research suggests that as you eat more poultry, like chicken, your risk of certain cancers goes down: The same seems true for the relationship between eating poultry, and lower risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Chicken and poultry meat can be a component of any overall healthy eating pattern: This according to a new scoping review paper from researchers at Purdue University after analyzing 540 studies (1) on everything from how poultry affects body composition in adults, to how eating chicken can impact risk factors for cancer and diabetes. Chicken lends itself to any eating pattern (from the Mediterranean diet, to the DASH diet, to flexitarian), any flavor, offers the best value for cost, and can be used in recipes with other nourishing ingredients.
Additional reading on the health benefits of chicken:
5 Nutritional Benefits You Didn’t Realize About Chicken
During National Nutrition Month & Beyond – Chicken Hits the Spot!
3 Ways Your Favorite Protein Helps Your Health, According to a Dietitian!
Put simply, there are many reasons why consumers should always choose chicken for their health. Chicken has more than 10 essential nutrients that benefit the health of eaters of all ages. Check out the table below to see the nutritional value of chicken!