11 Reasons Why Chefs Want You to Eat Chicken in Restaurants

11 Reasons to Eat Chicken Why eat chicken? 1. Chicken is more economical than other meats, making it a lower-priced menu item in most restaurants. 2. Wholesale chicken is versatile meat, making it more receptive to subtle flavoring and spices. 3. Chicken can be served in numerous ways – fried, baked, grilled, roasted, poached, sautéed, microwaved or barbequed. 4. Chicken served without the skin is carb-free. 5. Chicken served without the skin is virtually fat-free. 6. A 3oz portion of chicken has an average of 24 grams of protein. 7. Chicken has less cholesterol than beef or lamb. 8. Wholesale chicken has less calories than beef, pork or lamb. 9. Chicken is safe for gluten free and sugar free diets. 10. Chicken can be eaten on a weight loss diet. 11. Wholesale chicken can be used in “heart healthy” recipes. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Spicy Peach Glaze Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay, the Food Network. Spicy Peach Glaze: 2 cups peach preserves or jam 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 small jalapeno, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper 8 Frenched" chicken breasts 4 ripe peaches, cut in half and pitted Combine Spicy Peach Glaze ingredients in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reserve 1/2 cup. Preheat grill. Brush the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place skin-side down and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, until golden brown. Turn over and continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes. Brush both sides with the peach glaze and continue cooking an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Place peach halves, cut side down on the grill and grill for 2 minutes. Turn over and brush with the reserved 1/2 cup of peach glaze, grill for 3 to 4 more minutes until peaches are soft. Return to Karn Meats Articles Return to Karn Meats Home Page