From fast food to catering restaurants and home-cooked meals, chicken is one of the most popular foods available in the U.S. Baked, fried, grilled, and seared, it’s hard to beat its classic taste. But how much do you actually know about the chicken on your plate? Here are a few facts to discuss over your next meal.

Fun Chicken Facts

1. Chickens Are the Most Common Bird in the World

Chickens are raised for food worldwide. With roughly 25 billion of them scattered across the globe, they outnumber all other fowl by a wide margin and more are hatched every day.

2. Fried Chicken Used to Be a Seasonal Dish

In the past, only young chickens could be prepared using a fast method like frying, because mature birds had tougher meat and young ones were only available early in the year. But today, chickens have been bred for more tender meat, so that they can be prepared any way year-round by a catering restaurant.

3. Chicken Is a Healthy Protein

Chicken is one of the best protein options available because it is naturally lean. A skinless chicken breast not only contains 54 grams of protein, but also a number of vitamins and minerals your body can’t do without. This makes them a popular choice for dietitians.

4. Chickens Were the First Bird to Have Their Genome Sequenced

In March 2004, a team from The National Human Genome Research Institute led by Richard Wilson, Ph.D. announced they had finished the first draft sequencing of the chicken genome. The data was added to free public databases for use by researchers worldwide.

5. Chickens Can Fly

…At least a little. While chickens are usually thought of as flightless, they can fly high enough to clear short fences or reach low tree branches. They just can’t sustain flight very long—not surprising considering how much weight they have to carry.

If you’re looking for delicious chicken and other party food ideas, choose the top catering restaurant in Cincinnati, OH: Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken. They offer a mouthwatering home style menu. Drop in for a quick bite or put in a catering order at (513) 244-2536 or online.