Bird is the Word for Protein #SayYesToJerky

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Jennifer FIsher

I chickened out! How did the word chicken become associated with retreat caused by fear or cowardice? I surfed around on the web and found a couple etymological explanations, with the most plausible being based on a ritual performed by army officers in ancient times. Apparently, before heading off into battle, military leaders would offer sacred chickens grain. If the chickens ate the grain, the battle would commence – but if they refused, it was a sign to withdraw from the fight (example, Battle of Drepana 249 BC).

Protein Infographic from WellWisdom.com

So, I imagine that over the last couple thousand years, other phrases like “Don’t be a chicken” and “He’s a chicken #@$!” evolved from this phrase, sort of giving chicken, in general, a bad rap. But, there is a ton of cool facts about chicken including the fact that mother hens show empathy for their chicks and that the birds also have complex communication systems with more than 30 different vocalizations.

And, well, to put it bluntly, chickens are also a great food source for athletes – high in protein for muscle management, a source of tryptophan (like turkey) that can aid with restorative sleep, as well as numerous benefits from vitamins and minerals. Like other proteins, chicken curbs hunger and helps to control weight. Check out all these other benefits of protein (including chicken) from WellWisdom.com

Other perks of poultry? Chicken is inexpensive compared to many other protein sources and the sheer volume of delicious chicken recipes is enormous – I probably have enough chicken recipes pinned on Pinterest and torn from magazine pages to last a lifetime!

So, basically the bird is the word – I say, it’s GOOD to CHICKEN OUT every now and then!

I’ve been fueling my workouts with a brand new product from Jack Link’s Jerky – Chicken Jerky. It’s dang tasty, packed with 11 grams of protein per serving and conveniently packaged to toss in my gym bag for immediate post-exercise muscle recovery. I typically workout over the lunch hour, so often jerky and a banana are all I have to appease my ginormous appetite until I can sit down to a proper meal. So thank goodness for healthy, portable snacks!

You may already be familiar with Jack Link’s Jerky in turkey, pork or beef, but the chicken version is a recent addition to the line up. Jack Link’s Chicken Jerky is made from white-meat chicken seasoned and marinated with cracked black pepper and spices, is 98 percent fat-free and provides 11g protein for just 80 calories – that’s hard to beat! Now we can all enjoy the nutritious benefits chicken offers on the go without the mess, inconvenience and craziness of whipping out a rotisserie chicken. My Paleo diet friends, you need this — really we all do!

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This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Jack Link’s.

62 thoughts on “Bird is the Word for Protein #SayYesToJerky”

Stacy on July 22, 2015 at said:

My favorite protein-packed snack is dry roasted edamame–tastes surprisingly good!

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ellen beck on July 22, 2015 at said:

My favorite protei packed snack besides jerky is peaniut butter.

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CARLA on July 22, 2015 at said:

GIRL I am so so so a JERKY addict.
right now OSTRIM.
next stop CHICKEN BY JACKS!!

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- frogifer on July 22, 2015 at said:
  
  OSTRIM — what?! is that like ostrich?
  
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Jenn - a traveling Wife on July 22, 2015 at said:

I can’t think of a better source of protein – chicken is really the best. From the egg to the actual meat, it’s so versatile.

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- frogifer on July 22, 2015 at said:
  
  Yes, super versatile — I like how this jerky is made with white meat too
  
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Erica @ Erica Finds on July 22, 2015 at said:

I am a huge jerky fan. I also like nuts for protein and chicken or turkey lettuce wraps.

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- frogifer on July 22, 2015 at said:
  
  oh, I love #allthenuts too YUM!
  
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Karen G. on July 22, 2015 at said:

Ooh, I’ve never tried chicken jerky, but I do love chicken and jerky, so it has to be good, right?! And much healthier than my current go-to protein snack, which is a spoonful (or two) of peanut butter… 😉

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- frogifer on July 22, 2015 at said:
  
  chicken jerky is good! oh . .. . and so is peanut putter 😉
  
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Brittany @ Barr & Table on July 22, 2015 at said:

Lately I’ve been a fan of eggs. Not hardboiled so they’re not so easy to take with me anywhere ha! But aside from that, definitely jerky or protein bars.

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Sarah N on July 22, 2015 at said:

I eat a lot of nuts and nut buyers for protein snacks.

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Megan T. on July 22, 2015 at said:

Favorite protein packed snack is definitely greek yogurt…or cottage cheese!

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LaTanya on July 22, 2015 at said:

I like nuts- cashews, walnuts, and pecans.

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Liz on July 22, 2015 at said:

My favorite protein packed snack is CHICKEN! I always eat it. I put a piece in a ziploc bag when I’m on the go.. its the original ‘protein bar’ as far as I’m concerned 🙂

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Tracey on July 22, 2015 at said:

Eggs or chicken for me! Would love to try out the jerky!!!

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Sharill Yalisse on July 22, 2015 at said:

This month we are obsessed with Turkey Jerky. Even my 3 year old fights with me for the last piece. IT is delicious a a great alternative for us to snack while we are on the go! No junk food allowed on road trips!

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Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating on July 22, 2015 at said:

Some of my favorite protein packed snacks are eggs, pistachios, jerky, and all the peanut butter!

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Heather Hayes Panjon on July 22, 2015 at said:

I Love Cheese!

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Diane @runninrocker on July 22, 2015 at said:

My usual protein packed snack ….cashews! I usually eat jerky during long road trips. It’s my favorite thing to buy at convenient stores in the middle of nowhere…that and jalepeno flavor sunflower seeds

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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine on July 22, 2015 at said:

Chicken jerky rocks!

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Laura Royal on July 22, 2015 at said:

Peanut butter, always peanut butter.

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Tammy Mcconnell George on July 22, 2015 at said:

I am a jerky girl.

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alyssa on July 22, 2015 at said:

sweat towel niiicceeeee!!!!

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liz l on July 22, 2015 at said:

Kind bars- chocolate and sea salt

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paige c on July 22, 2015 at said:

I love greek yogurt and hard boiled eggs!

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Angela on July 22, 2015 at said:

i like homemade energy balls

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Jennifer Cervantes on July 22, 2015 at said:

My favorite protein packed snack is peanut butter.

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Renata on July 23, 2015 at said:

I love almond nut butter!

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Emily N. on July 23, 2015 at said:

I love cashews.

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DJ on July 23, 2015 at said:

I love peanut butter and crackers.

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Ellen Casper on July 23, 2015 at said:

Greek yogurt is my favorite

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Steph D. on July 24, 2015 at said:

Plain greek yogurt with cinnamon, cottage cheese and berries, or jerky! Yum 🙂 I love protein!

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Aaron on July 24, 2015 at said:

My favorite would be almonds.

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Ben (ada) on July 24, 2015 at said:

I eat a lot of protein bars.

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Kristen on July 25, 2015 at said:

Lately I’ve been on a huge beltsander brownie kick.

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Pat on July 26, 2015 at said:

My favorite is string cheese.

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Tina W on July 26, 2015 at said:

My favorite is nuts and cheese.

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Jenn on July 26, 2015 at said:

I’m currently on a Greek yogurt kick, but I’m always up for something new. Haven’t had jerky of any kind for a while, but I love the stuff!

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stacey grantham on July 26, 2015 at said:

With 5 guys in the house, Jerky is always on hand! We have been trying different kinds lately, too.

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Sadie B. on July 26, 2015 at said:

I love almonds and sunflower seeds for extra protein.

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Joan Kubes on July 26, 2015 at said:

My favorite snack is hard boiled eggs.

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steph on July 26, 2015 at said:

deviled eggs!

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Jake B on July 27, 2015 at said:

Cliff Bars

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Monica Kirkham on July 29, 2015 at said:

I love cashews

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Amanda Whitley on July 29, 2015 at said:

i love nuts and protein bars.

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Julie Waldron on July 30, 2015 at said:

My favorite is cheese.

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Ray on July 30, 2015 at said:

I snack on hard boiled eggs for protein. Thanks!

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Georgia on July 30, 2015 at said:

I like raw nuts to snack on!

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Katherine on July 31, 2015 at said:

I love yyogurt

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Diana Cote on July 31, 2015 at said:

Homemade protein powerballs. They have raw Cashews, dates, almonds, chia seeds, flax.

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David on August 2, 2015 at said:

I like peanut butter. It is very versatile in the numerous ways you can eat it.

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Jessica To on August 2, 2015 at said:

I like cashews or peanut butter on pretzels!

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Mary Cloud on August 4, 2015 at said:

Honey Peanut Butter is my favorite

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Emily Smith on August 5, 2015 at said:

I like to have celery with peanut butter and crushed almonds.

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Kayley on August 5, 2015 at said:

Peanut butter is always good. I also like eggs a lot.

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Jessica on August 5, 2015 at said:

My favorite protein packed snack is apples with peanut butter.

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Farrah on August 5, 2015 at said:

Jerky or hardboiled eggs would be where it’s at for me! 😛

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Andrea S on August 7, 2015 at said:

This week it’s hardboiled eggs. Next week…….who knows 🙂

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Theresa Clift on August 7, 2015 at said:

Greek yogurt – pineapple is my fav

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Tim Nona on August 7, 2015 at said:

great little TV snacks

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Caroline B on August 7, 2015 at said:

Nuts & string cheese 🙂

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