I am skimming the local paper on line this morning and what catches my eye. An article about the newest offering from Kentucky Fried Chicken. This establishment makes me sick on a good day, but this new chicken concoction is the limit. the KFC double down - I'll call it the Doubled Over and Gagging. 2 chicken fillets sandwiched around monterey jack cheese, pepper jack cheese, bacon and a "zesty" sauce. The chicken fillets replace the bun. 540 calories, 32 grams of fat and 1380 mg of sodium. The only think worse on the menu is a large order of popcorn chicken - 550 caloreis, 35 grams of fat and 1600 mg of sodium. 1/2 of the high end of fat recommendations for the day all at one go. The grilled chicken was the healthiest choice, being 180 calories, 4 grams of fat and 440 mg sodium for 3.6 ounces. This is comparable to making the chicken at home, except at home you can keep the sodium down more.
There are worse fast food choices - Burger King Whopper - 770 calories, 48 grams of fat and 1480 mg sodium. My butt is growing just thinking about it.
Also of note if you need a gluten free diet - there are no gluten free items on the KFC menu, except for lettuce and tomato. This can be a good thing.
If stuck at fast food land, go for a salad, use 1/2 the dressing packet or go with the low cal, and pull out some of the cheese.
There are worse fast food choices - Burger King Whopper - 770 calories, 48 grams of fat and 1480 mg sodium. My butt is growing just thinking about it.
Also of note if you need a gluten free diet - there are no gluten free items on the KFC menu, except for lettuce and tomato. This can be a good thing.
If stuck at fast food land, go for a salad, use 1/2 the dressing packet or go with the low cal, and pull out some of the cheese.
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