Is chicken lean meat?

Chicken and fish have less saturated fat than most red meat. The unsaturated fats in fish, such as salmon, actually have health benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and some plant sources, may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. read more

Choose lean or extra lean ground chicken or turkey. As with red meat, choose 90-95% lean ground meats, as sometimes ground chicken or turkey will include the skin. Don’t assume just because it is poultry the ground meat is automatically lean. Most seafood is considered lean, with the exception of some fatty fish. read more