Plate of fried chicken legs on a wooden table

Category: Food and drink

Chicken meat is one of the most popular and most frequently eaten products, such meat is easy to cook, it is an inexpensive product and an excellent source of low-fat protein. Chicken is considered an important component of a healthy diet and is often used in various diets to lose weight. The meat is characterized by a low content of carbohydrates and fats, the absence of sugar. If skin is used in the cooking, then the amount of fat, calories, and proteins will be slightly more for the same portion. Chicken meat contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D, niacin, linoleic acid, calcium, and iron. In general, chicken has a positive effect on many processes in the body. This meat is easily digested and is useful for strengthening bones and muscles. Despite all its beneficial properties, chicken meat can be not really healthy. Many people prefer to eat fried chicken, however, like any fried product, chicken in this form contains a lot of cholesterol. To reduce the harm, before cooking fried chicken, it is better to remove the skin and remove subcutaneous fat, and it is better to fry on the grill or in the oven, without using oil and other fats. But the most useful option for cooking chicken is just to boil it.

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