INTRODUCTION:
Chicken breast comes from the breast section of the bird. Its a lean cut of meat taken from the pectoral muscle on the underside of the chicken.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE:
It is a white meat, low in fat, and contains about 23 grams of protein per 4-ounce serving.
USAGE:
Grilled or baked chicken throughout the week is the suggested way to prepare chicken. You can make simple, healthy chicken dinners, served over a salad of mixed greens, or mixed with peppers and onions for fajitas.
STORAGE:
At home, immediately place chicken in a refrigerator that maintains 40 °F. Cook raw chicken within one or two days, or freeze at 0 °F. You can keep cooked chicken in the refrigerator three to four days or freeze it within that length of time.
