In addition to being a great source of protein, there are other nutritional benefits of chicken breasts. First, it is low in calories making chicken breast a good food for anyone watching calories. In general, chicken is very low in fat. If you choose to fry the chicken breast, this method of cooking will significantly increase the amount of calories and fat in a typical serving. Of all of the parts of the chicken, the chicken breast is the piece that is lowest in fat making it an ideal meat for anyone monitoring their fat intake. Since a chicken breast contains no carbohydrates, it is also a good food for anyone on a no- or low-carb diet. A 4-ounce serving of chicken breast also provides many nutrients necessary for a healthy body