White and dark meat chicken are types of chicken meat that are made of muscle fibers, which are white fibers and red fibers. The white meat has more of the white fibers, while the dark meat contains the red fibers. The white chicken part is known to be the healthiest.
The white meat is found in the breast and wings. The white meat contains 10% fibers, and the dark meat will contain 50% red fiber. The white meat is the most popular and expensive. Dark meat is found in the chicken legs, drumsticks, and thighs, which are juicier and more flavorful.
White meat should be not be overcooked while the dark meat can be overcooked. White meat has more B vitamins. Specifically, niacin (vitamin B-3) and pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), protein than the dark meat, and the dark meat contain higher levels of zinc, iron, and vitamin C.