Chicken is a great food to include in your weight loss menu—just be sure to remove the skin to avoid unhealthy saturated fat.⁴ As a protein-rich food, chicken will help you feel satisfied longer without adding more calories to your meal.⁵ A small study in 2013 found that adding lean proteins, like chicken, to your plate may help your body expend more energy, while decreasing body fat.⁶

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[4] https://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/types-fat-in-foods#1

[5] https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/eating-chicken-breast-day-lose-weight-11019.html

[6] https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/oby.20296