Chicken is a great source of protein and an excellent source of vitamin B6. Chicken is one of the top 10 source of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 benefits ranges from brain to nerves to blood cells.
Chicken is also very high in niacin. Niacin can lower the LDL or aka "bad" cholesterol and increase the HDL or aka "Good" cholesterol. Niacin is also shown to be effective to treat osteoarthritis.
Chicken contains high amounts of selenium and phosphorus.
3.5 oz (100 g) of this chicken recipe has 153 calories, 37 calories from fat.
Although chicken contains high amounts of niacin which can lower cholesterol, it is high in cholesterol.