What is this food?
One-day old fried chicken (chicken, fried).
Why it matters to health
This is a protein food that helps with muscle repair and keeps you full. For this serving (100 g), it has about 237 kcal and 14.6 g fat, with 12.24 g saturated fat. It also has 151 mg sodium. Since it’s fried, it can be easy to eat more calories and saturated fat than you need—so it’s best to balance it with rice/vegetables and not make it your everyday default.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions to about 1 palm-sized serving per meal, then add 1–2 cups of vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong) and a sensible amount of rice.
- Choose cooking methods when possible: air-fry, oven-bake, or grill to reduce added oil.
- Pair with fiber-rich sides (vegetables, salad, or beans) to help balance the meal.
- For snacks, if you already had fried chicken for lunch, pick lighter options for the next snack (e.g., fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions).
- Watch sodium: if the chicken is salty, balance the rest of the day with less salty viands and sauces.
Common Filipino dishes
Fried chicken, Chicken adobo, Chicken inasal, Crispy pata, Lechon kawali