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About the ingredient chicken. Including 1,230 recipes with chicken, nutrition data, and where to find it.

 

What is chicken?

The meat of the chicken, also called "chicken", is a type of poultry meat. Because of its relatively low cost, chicken is one of the most used meats in the world. Nearly all parts of the bird can be used for food, and the meat can be cooked in many different ways.

Popular chicken dishes include roasted chicken, fried chicken, chicken soup, Buffalo wings, tandoori chicken, butter chicken, and chicken rice. Chicken is also a staple of many fast food restaurants.

Farming

More than 50 billion chickens are reared annually as a source of food, for both their meat and their eggs. Chickens farmed for meat are called broiler chickens, whilst those farmed for eggs are called egg-laying hens. In total, the UK alone consumes over 29 million eggs per day. Some hens can produce over 300 eggs a year.

Chickens will naturally live for 6 or more years, but broiler chickens typically take less than six weeks to reach slaughter size. For laying hens, they are slaughtered after about 12 months, when the hens' productivity starts to decline.

The vast majority of poultry are raised using intensive farming techniques. According to the Worldwatch Institute, 74 percent of the world's poultry meat, and 68 percent of eggs are produced this way. One alternative to intensive poultry farming is free range farming.

Chicken Eggs

Chicken eggs are widely used in many types of dishes, both sweet and savory, including many baked goods. Eggs can be scrambled, fried, hard-boiled, soft-boiled, pickled, and poached. The albumen, or egg white, contains protein but little or no fat, and can be used in cooking separately from the yolk.

Egg whites may be aerated or whipped to a light, fluffy consistency and are often used in desserts such as meringues and mousse. Ground egg shells are sometimes used as a food additive to deliver calcium.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, chopped or diced (140g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 266Calories from Fat 93
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.4g 16%
Saturated Fat 2.9g 14%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 124mg 42%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0.0
Protein 40.5g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Chicken is usually found in the poultry section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Chicken is a member of the Poultry Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does chicken weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup, chopped or diced 140 grams
1 tbsp 8 grams
1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) 146 grams

Poultry Products

In Chinese:
British (UK) term:
en français:poulet
en español:pollo

Recipes using chicken

There are 1230 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Andy's Murgh Kurma (Chicken Curry)
Andy's Murgh Kurma (Chicken Curry)
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A simple chicken curry.

Lemon Thyme Chicken
Lemon Thyme Chicken
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If you're in a hurry, try this dish that is sure to keep you intrigued by it's tantalizing aroma!

Stir-Fry for One
Stir-Fry for One
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Stir-Fry for One recipe

Asparagus Chicken Mousse with Orange Butter
Asparagus Chicken Mousse with Orange Butter
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Sophisticated presentation and awfully tasty. Chicken and asparagus mousse, decorated with asparagus tips and served with an orange butter.

Five Spice Roast Chicken
Five Spice Roast Chicken
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Super easy to make and it tastes delicious.

Ground Chicken Plantain Boats
Ground Chicken Plantain Boats
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Meticulously seasoned ground chicken placed on top of a delicious golden brown fried plantain to create a scrumptious edible boat.

Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry
Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry
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A colorful and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken pieces with crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. The combination of flavors and textures in this stir-fry creates a delicious and visually appealing dish that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

Szechwan Curried Chicken
Szechwan Curried Chicken
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Seventh heaven of taste, aroma and sight. Thanks, I could try it.. thumb up!

Garlic-Cumin Chicken
Garlic-Cumin Chicken
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Quite easy to prepare, and the chicken tasted juicy and the skin was so crispy. Cooked some sliced carrots with the same seasoning and a drizzle of maple syrup as the side dish. Delicious.

Dilled Chicken Pot Pie
Dilled Chicken Pot Pie
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Beat the winter this year with a savory Chicken Pot Pie filled a variety of spices vegetables that can satisfy anyone's hunger!

Broiled or Grilled Marinated Chicken (Gai Yang)
Broiled or Grilled Marinated Chicken (Gai Yang)
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Broiled or Grilled Marinated Chicken (Gai Yang) recipe

Amazing Roast Chicken with Honey Glaze
Amazing Roast Chicken with Honey Glaze
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Wow, the chicken came out so moist and juicy. Roasting the chicken breast-side down at first really made a huge difference, which insured the juicy breasts. The honey glaze was an excellent addition to the chicken. We served it with mashed potato and honey-glazed carrots. A satisfying and delicious meal.

Chicken Soup with Tiny Meatballs
Chicken Soup with Tiny Meatballs
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Chicken Soup with Tiny Meatballs recipe

Chicken And Green Onion Curry
Chicken And Green Onion Curry
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A succulent chicken dish that is served with a delicious sauce everyone will love!

Easy Chicken Curry
Easy Chicken Curry
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This easy version of chicken curry tastes delicious, and it only takes you about 25 minutes from the start to the finish.

Roasted Moroccan Spiced Chicken
Roasted Moroccan Spiced Chicken
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Didn't make the whole chicken, instead cooked one chicken breast with skin and bone. Followed the recipe exactly, and roasted the chicken in the oven until the temperature of the breast was 165 F, which took me about 10 minutes. Then let the cooked chicken breast stand for about 10 minutes, this way made a succulent chicken breast. Served it with some roasted baby carrots tossed with same spices for chicken, delicious!

Best Chicken Curry
Best Chicken Curry
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Curry your chicken with this scrumptious dish that will invite a delicious aroma into your home.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken recipe

Chicken Breast with Sage & Nutmeg
Chicken Breast with Sage & Nutmeg
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Dress up your chicken breasts with this tasty recipe that uses sweet bell peppers, sage and dry vermouth.

Ghana Ground Nut Stew
Ghana Ground Nut Stew
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Aqua Aerobic friend, Lorelyn, shared this fabulous recipe with me. You will love it, too!!

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