Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
pinoy style fried chicken
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 14 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 139g |
| Calories | 289kcal / 2530kcal (11%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 23.07 g/ 71g (32%) | ||||||||
Total Fat | 19.62 g/ 42g (46%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbs | 5.25 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.97 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.14%) |
Vit B1 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.2 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B3 | 6.69 mg NE/ 16mg NE (41%) source |
Vit C | 5.23 mg/ 70mg (7%) |
Vitamin B5 | 0.01 mg/ 5mg (0.2%) |
Vit B6 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B9 | 0.33 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (0.08%) |
Vit B12 | 0 mcg/ 2mcg (0%) |
Vit E | 0 mg AT/ 10mg AT (0%) |
Vit B | 0 mcg/ 5mcg (0%) |
Vit K | 0.15 mcg/ 61mcg (0.25%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 28.31 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 142.05 mg/ 700mg (20%) |
Iron | 1.74 mg/ 12mg (14%) |
Sodium | 961.47 mg/ 1500mg (64%) |
Copper | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Magnesium | 0.68 mg/ 240mg (0.28%) |
Manganese | 0.02 mg/ 2mg (0.87%) |
Potassium | 8.1 mg/ 2000mg (0.41%) |
Selenium | 0.13 µg/ 38µg (0.34%) |
Zinc | 0.02 mg/ 7mg (0.31%) |
Recipe Ingredients
| Salt, coarse (32g) seasoning |
| Spices, pepper, black (1g) flavor |
| Spices, garlic powder (6g) flavor |
| Spices, onion powder (2g) flavor |
| Wheat flour, all-purpose (90g) extender |
| Chicken leg/drumstick (1814g) protein |
| KAJONAS COOKING OIL (320g) fat |
What is this food?
Pinoy-style fried chicken (about 139 g serving). It’s a protein-rich chicken dish that’s usually coated and fried, so it’s higher in fat and sodium.
Why it matters to health
This can help you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. However, this version is also higher in total fat (about 19.6 g) with saturated fat (about 5.4 g) and sodium (about 961 mg). Eating it often or in large portions may make it harder to manage cholesterol and blood pressure. The good news: you can still enjoy it when you balance it with lighter meals and watch portion size.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions to about 1 serving (around 139 g) and pair it with 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., lettuce, cabbage, carrots, squash) to add fiber and volume.
- Choose a lighter side: steamed rice in a moderate amount, or swap some rice with extra veggies.
- For snacks between your 3 full meals, balance the day with fruit, yogurt, or nuts instead of more fried/salty foods.
- If you’re eating fried chicken more than once a week, try alternating with grilled/roasted chicken or air-fried versions.
- Watch the salt: if you have soup, sauces, or salted sides, reduce those so your total sodium for the day stays reasonable.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken Inasal, Adobo (Chicken), Lechon Kawali, Crispy Pata, Fried Chicken, Pork Barbecue
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