I’m pretty happy that they’ve taken the “F” out of KFC. Now it should be KGC, for Kentucky Grilled Chicken. The massive chain has begun grilling instead of frying everything. Be careful, though, there’s still lots of fat, sugar and salt in the side dishes though.
According to the Nutrition Action Health Letter (July/Aug. 2009), KFC’s grilled chicken is now 25 to 50% less calories than its fried cousin. According to KFC’s website nutrition page a grilled chicken breast is 180 calories, compared to the fried 370 (extra crispy is 490). Saturated fat is only 1 gram, versus 5-7 in the fried. They no longer use trans fats in any product.
One problem: they still use a lot of salt. 440 mgs in a breast, 320 in a thigh. That’s pretty salty, and not good for us.
So KFC may indeed be setting the lead in international fast food chain healthier choices. Bravo for KFC!
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