Cutting Calories in Fried Chicken

Daily Diet Makeover

Roasted or baked chicken is a much healthier option than fried chicken, but there are times when nothing but fried chicken will do.  

It's very difficult to cut out calories in fried foods, particularly in fried chicken, because frankly, a different method of cooking doesn't produce the same flavor.  If you find that nothing but fried chicken will do, grab a roll of paper towels and drain chicken as thoroughly as possible after frying.

In addition, the following will help reduce calories in fried chicken:

remove all skin & visible fat

lightly batter chicken

peanut oil tends to leave chicken less oily than other oils

Enjoy chicken with a dinner roll or a slice of fresh bread and a small side salad.  Omit mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, gravy and so forth.

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