Classic chicken Parmesan comes breaded, fried and smothered in mozzarella cheese and then served alongside a plate of pasta. With all that, an order at some restaurants can tip the scales at 1,500 calories and 80 grams of fat per serving.
Possible short-term side effects
- increased caloric intake
- raised blood sugar levels
- higher blood pressure
- bloating and fullness
- potential indigestion
Breaded, deep-fried, and soaked in sauce aren’t usually included in the General Tso’s Chicken description, but this Chinese food favorite contains about 1,300 calories and over half a day’s saturated fat. Ridiculously healthy: Choose this Chinese chicken recipe instead. Low-sodium soy sauce, vinegar, and fresh ginger give this authentic flavor while cutting the sodium and the fat.
Order this in a restaurant, and you may be getting more than 1,000 calories and 30 grams of saturated fat. Why? Gigantic white flour tortillas, double doses of cheese, and oil-slathered chicken don’t help. Ridiculously healthy: Try this healthy Chicken Quesadilla recipe instead. This dish uses spices, not oil, to add flavor and serves up cheesy chicken on a whole wheat tortilla.
4. Fried Chicken It may not come as a surprise that fried chicken isn’t waistline-friendly. But how bad is it? Just one breast of fried chicken contains 7 grams of saturated fat, one-half of your recommended daily intake, without any sides. Ridiculously healthy: To get your fried chicken fix without busting your belt buckle, try this 200-calorie “fried” chicken recipe. Buttermilk and a mixture of white and wheat bread crumbs coats the chicken, along with fresh herbs and spices.
9. Chicken Caesar Salad Think ordering a salad puts you in the safe zone? Think again. Chicken Caesar salad can tally to nearly 1,000 calories if you are not careful with all the rich fixings: Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmesan cheese. Ridiculously healthy: Made with light dressing and homemade pita croutons, this hearty chicken Caesar salad will fill you up without drowning you in heavy dressing.
7. Chicken Pot Pie One of the classic American one-pot meals, chicken pot pie’s buttery crust and thick gravy come at a caloric cost, coming in at almost 800 calories per serving and 45 grams of fat. Ridiculously healthy: You don’t have to skimp on flavor to cut the fat, with this take on a classic chicken pot pie. This version has all the comforting qualities (including a delectable crust!) with half the calories and one-third of the fat.
Chicken Parm Made Healthy And Juicy.
FAQ
Why is Chicken Parmesan good for you?
Is Chicken Parmesan high in calories?
Is Parmesan crusted chicken bad for you?
Is lasagna or chicken parm healthier?
Is chicken parmesan good?
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.) Classic Italian-American chicken parmesan is pretty darn good. You can make it even better with a buttermilk brine for tender chicken, a flavorful breading, and slow-cooked red sauce.
Does eating chicken cause inflammation?
Consuming chicken combined with a balanced and healthy diet does not cause inflammation. The development of inflammation related to chicken consumption can be caused by the consumption of fried chicken, chicken with artificial seasonings, ultra-processed chicken preparations and chickens treated with antibiotics and/or hormones to accelerate growth. Therefore, it is important to prefer to consume chicken seasoned with natural seasonings, cooked, roasted, grilled and preferably organic.
How many calories are in chicken parmesan?
1. Chicken Parmesan Traditional Chicken Parmigiana involves pan-frying the chicken, coating the chicken with bread crumbs, layering on sodium-filled tomato sauce, and adding a generous dose of full-fat cheese. Served over a heaping plate of pasta, it’s a 1,000+ calorie meal with double the amount of allotted sodium.
Is chicken parmesan the same as chicken parmigiana?
A mixture of mozzarella cheese (cut into cubes) and grated Parmesan cheese provide good meltability without the bland milkiness of plain mozzarella. Editor’s Note: Chicken Parmesan and Chicken Parmigiana are the same dish. We use “Parmesan” throughout this recipe to reflect the dish’s American origin.