Chicken is a source of quality protein for body muscles,glandular organs, arteries, and skin. As proteins are not stored in the body, a regular supply is needed. Protein with carbohydrates and fats provided energy for body functions and this energy is measured in calories.Ideally,proteins comprise 15 % of daily calories. Chicken, with its low calories and high protein content, is a prime source of protein. Nutrition science dictates that you choose the most nutrients from the lowest number of calories. Chicken is a good source for low-sodium diets.It is recommended that a maximum of 3300mg of sodium per day. In roasted, skinless breast meat contains 63 mg of sodium just 2% of the ideal daily intake. The same amount of cooked, skinless thigh meat has only 75 mg. Chicken also provides Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.