Chicken is one of our favorite comfort foods, and there is a reason. On its own, chicken can be plain – like a blank canvas. It’s when you add the right spices and sauces that chicken turns into a work of art and becomes a masterpiece. It makes the best substitute for red meat as it has lots of protein and other health benefits.
The lean protein in chicken helps us build strong bones and muscles, which is especially important as we grow older. Strong bones help prevent injuries.
For every age, chicken promotes a healthy weight. It makes us feel satisfied without overeating, so we eat less. And the healthier our weight, the less the risk facts of high blood pressure or cardiac problems. Stick with chicken for an excellent weight loss plan. A simple, unadorned chicken breast is around 120 calories.
There are many ways to prepare chicken, from roasting, grilling, to stewing in soups. Those are the healthiest ways to enjoy a chicken meal. Of course, everyone loves delicious fried chicken, and we have included recipes in this Your Go-To Chicken Cookbook. It’s okay to treat yourself occasionally.
The Your Go-To Chicken Cookbook covers salads, grilling, roasting, and stewing, with pasta, and a not-so-humble chicken sandwich.