Meat

Step 1: Serving size. The facts on the label are about this much food. The serving size for the chicken is 4 ounces or 1… Read More »What Is A Serving Of Cooked Chicken Breast?

3 ounces. Chicken thighs can range in size, but for typical grocery store brands, figure that four bone-in, skin-on thighs will weigh about 1 ½… Read More »How Many Oz Is A Chicken Thigh?

There is one primary method of stunning broilers prior to slaughter in the U.S. and that is “electrical stunning.” It is the predominant method of… Read More »How Are Chickens Slaughtered In America?

Researchers have genetically modified chickens to lay eggs that contain drugs useful for combatting arthritis and certain cancers. This mode of production is cheaper than… Read More »Why Are Chickens Genetically Modified?

The 11 Best Frozen Chicken Breast Brands Rank Product 1. Just Bare USDA Organic Chicken Breast Fillets 2. Applegate Naturals Grilled Chicken Breast Strips 3.… Read More »What Brand Of Chicken Breast Is Best?

Poultry are raised on the farm for many reasons – egg and meat production, insect and weed control, selling stock, and more. Is farm raised… Read More »Why Are Farmers Raised Chickens?

Poultry can fall ill from contact with infected wild birds, their feathers or feces. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends farmers keep poultry indoors “as… Read More »Why Do Farmers Keep Chickens Indoors?

U.S. Broiler Performance Year Market Age average days Market Weight pounds, liveweight 1945 84 3.03 1950 70 3.08 1955 70 3.07 1960 63 3.35 Why… Read More »How Much Did A Chicken Weigh In 1950?

1/2 pound. If you’re using a recipe that calls for 8 ounces of cooked chicken breast, you might be wondering how to measure that without… Read More »How Many Pounds Is An 8 Oz Chicken Breast?