Why should I eat Chicken?

Chicken is an excellent source of complete protein and protein is the building block for the human body. Your skin, muscles, organs and even your hair are all made up of this protein. For the ideal diet it is recommended that you eat at least one source of a protein such as chicken everyday.

What else can chicken do for my body?

Chicken protein has a high level of amino acids which are necessary for growing, maintaining and repairing your muscles and organs.

Who eats Chicken?

Chicken is eaten the world over with each country flavouring it with locally available ingredients and cooking it according to the traditions of the region. The list below will give you some idea of how your friends around the world are eating their chicken.

Tomatoes, olives and pasta in Italy

Spiced with ginger and yoghurt in India

Rice and leeks to make a Scottish cock-a-leekie soup

A peanut flavoured sauce for Malaysian satay

Fresh ginger, garlic and lemon grass in Thailand

Cooked with paprika in Hungary

How popular is Chicken?

New Zealanders eat more poultry per person than any other meat. In 2005 New Zealanders each ate an average of 39 kilos of chicken per person.