What are the main nutrients of fried chicken? Does fried chicken cause internal heat?

Chicken is rich in protein, but lacks dietary fiber and other water-soluble vitamins. Fried foods are usually high in calories. Fried chicken is fried in a layer of flour to keep the chicken tender, which has higher calories. High temperatures cause proteins to burn and deteriorate, reducing their nutritional value. High temperatures also destroy fat-soluble vitamins in food. So what are the main ingredients of fried chicken? The following is a detailed introduction.

Contents of this article

1. What are the main nutrients of fried chicken?

2. Will fried chicken cause internal heat?

3. Types of Korean fried chicken

4. How to make Korean fried chicken

What are the main nutrients in fried chicken?

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, cholesterol and minerals such as sodium, potassium and phosphorus. Chicken is rich in protein, but lacks dietary fiber and other water-soluble vitamins. Fried foods are usually high in calories, and fried chicken is coated with flour to keep the chicken tender, which has higher calories.

Does fried chicken cause heatiness?

People who often eat fried foods are prone to getting inflamed and constipated due to lack of vitamins and water.

When food is fried at high temperatures, the various nutrients in it are severely destroyed. High temperatures cause proteins to burn and deteriorate, reducing their nutritional value. High temperatures also destroy fat-soluble vitamins in food, such as vitamin A, carotene, and vitamin E, hindering the body's absorption and utilization of them.

Fried foods are high in fat and difficult to digest. Eating fried foods frequently can cause indigestion, chest fullness after eating, and even nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, etc.

Types of Korean fried chicken

1. There are two main types of fried chicken in Korea: boneless fried chicken and bone-in fried chicken. There is also an additional type of whole baby chicken, which is translated into Korean as the old baby chicken (which gives off a nostalgic feeling).

2. Boneless fried chicken is usually made from imported chicken pieces, while fried chicken with bones is usually made from local chicken. Based on the Korean concept of "body and land are one", which is very important in diet, most Koreans like to eat fried chicken with bones. In addition to their love for local ingredients, many people also enjoy the pleasure of gnawing on bones.

How to make Korean fried chicken

1. Add 5 grams of salt, 5 grams of pepper and 5 grams of garlic powder to 300 grams of chicken.

2. Mix well.

3. Add 60 grams of water to 60 grams of fried bean paste batter and stir well.

4. Add chicken and stir well.

5. Heat the pan, add oil and chicken pieces.

6. Fry until golden brown and remove from the pan.

7. Add 50 grams of starch syrup, 20 grams of Korean hot sauce and 40 grams of tomato sauce to the pot.

8. Add 10 grams of sugar, 10 grams of soy sauce and 20 grams of water.

9. Add 10 grams of chili powder.

10. Stir evenly over low heat.

11. Add the fried chicken pieces and stir evenly.

12. This is how a serving of Korean fried chicken is prepared.