Information on the nutritional value of chicken breasts
According to NCC, chicken breast is a complete source of protein. 9 ounces of brisket (skinless, boneless) is enough to meet your body’s daily protein needs. The selenium and phosphorous in a single serving of baked brisket make up more than 20% of the recommended daily allowance.
The breast is also packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamins B and B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B12, and magnesium. It is very low in fat, ranging from 0.4g to 3g, depending on how you cook the meat.
Caloric content depends on how the meat was cooked and whether the breast has skin and bone. Plain Baked Chicken Breast (4 ounces) contains 150 calories; the fried chicken breast contains 220 calories; and the boneless, skinless baked brisket contains 110 calories.
Baked or grilled brisket contains no carbohydrates, while boiled brisket contains 132 mg of calories.
Baked Chicken Breast Health Benefits
Breasts are not only easy to prepare, but also provide the body with many health benefits.
One, the lean protein in skinless breasts has been found to increase your metabolism. Digesting protein increases cell activity; in the process, the body burns excess fat. To maximize the burning potential of breasts, cook only skinless, boneless breasts. In this way, the meat is as lean as possible and contains fewer calories.
The vitamins and minerals in the breasts help keep vital organs in top condition. They help prevent various medical conditions, such as anemia and Alzheimer’s. If you want to reduce your risk of cancer, it may help to eat baked brisket regularly. This chicken meat contains 60% niacin and selenium, which strengthen the immune system. Vitamin B improves your metabolism, allowing you to burn more fat each day. Vitamin B6 maintains the health of blood vessels, which is essential to prevent heart disease such as stroke.
Minerals including iron, selenium, phosphorous, and zinc help maintain healthy bones and teeth, prevent anemia, and many more. Essential amino acids, on the other hand, help maintain the normal functioning of the body.
You can get all of these health benefits in just one serving of breast.
Incorporate chicken breasts into your daily diet
Chicken breasts are not only nutritious, they are also easy to cook. It’s versatile: you can prepare it in virtually unlimited ways. It can be as simple as rubbing it with salt and pepper and then baking it, or it can be as elaborate as an Emeril Lagasse recipe. Just be careful not to overcook it or it will become bland and dry.
You don’t have to serve the same chicken dish every day. If you run out of ideas on how to cook chicken breasts, you can check cookbooks or online cooking sites for baked chicken breast recipe ideas.
