"In 2010, chicken finally overtook beef as the most consumed meat in the country. More recently, we've become a nation of chicken thighs, which are easy to cook, flavorful, and affordable."
"Disdain for the chicken breast suffuses the air. It's almost like we can't express our appreciation for thighs without also condemning breasts in the same sentence."
"In 1991, writer Jim Harrison asked the opposite question in an Esquire essay, 'What Have We Done With the Thighs?' He lamented that he just can't seem to find any chicken thighs."
"Harrison painted a bland picture of a nationwide neglect of chicken thighs, and a near-religious devotion to lean, dry, relentlessly dull chicken breasts."
Chicken has overtaken beef as the most consumed meat in America, with chicken thighs gaining popularity for their flavor and affordability. This trend has led to a disdain for chicken breasts, often criticized in comparison. The article references Jim Harrison's 1991 essay, which lamented the neglect of chicken thighs and criticized the blandness of chicken breasts. The cultural shift towards thighs reflects a broader change in food preferences, yet questions remain about the treatment and appreciation of chicken breasts in contemporary cuisine.
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