{"id":42880,"date":"2011-02-17T17:05:00","date_gmt":"2011-02-17T22:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=42880"},"modified":"2011-03-21T15:59:02","modified_gmt":"2011-03-21T20:59:02","slug":"healthiest-menu-choices-at-kfc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/02\/healthiest-menu-choices-at-kfc\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthiest Menu Choices at KFC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"Healthiest Menu Choices at KFC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/02\/healthiest-menu-choices-at-kfc\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-42922\" title=\"KFC\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/KFC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/KFC.png 250w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/KFC-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Of all of the fast-food chains, I would not have picked KFC to be a place that would have multiple options for people looking for a healthy meal on the go. But, to my surprise, KFC does have some healthy choices! Granted, you obviously can&#8217;t order <strong><a title=\"KFC double down\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/kfcs-new-double-down-chicken-sandwich-is-frightening\/\" target=\"_self\">the KFC Double Down<\/a><\/strong> or any sandwich or bowl from there, for that matter, but you can pair some things together for a meal that has less than 500 calories and less than 500 milligrams of sodium. This healthy\u00a0criteria\u00a0is\u00a0based on feedback from\u00a0<a title=\"me first\" href=\"http:\/\/nurtureprinciples.com\/category\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">registered dietitian Rebecca Scritchfield<\/a> and the\u00a0<strong><a title=\"sodium guidelines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/02\/new-dietary-guidelines-address-heart-health-just-in-time-for-american-heart-month\/\" target=\"_self\">new daily sodium recommendations<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To find your perfect healthy KFC meal, pair one chicken option from the list below with one of the sides also listed below. Happy healthy-meal mix-and-matching!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Healthy Chicken Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Original Recipe Whole Wing (120 calories, 380 milligrams sodium)<\/li>\n<li>Original Recipe\u00a0Drumstick\u00a0(120 calories, 310 milligrams sodium)<\/li>\n<li>Grilled Chicken Whole Wing (80 calories, 250 milligrams sodium)<\/li>\n<li>Grilled Chicken Drumstick (80 calories, 230 milligrams sodium)<\/li>\n<li>Two Hot Wings (140 calories, 280 milligrams sodium)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Healthy Side Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cole Slaw (180 calories, 150 milligrams sodium)<\/li>\n<li>Light String Cheese (50 calories, 160 milligrams sodium)<\/li>\n<li>Caesar\u00a0Side Salad Without Croutons or Dressing (40 calories, 90 milligrams of sodium)<\/li>\n<li>Side Salad Without Dressing (15 calories, 10 milligrams of sodium)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the side salad options, be sure to bring a low-sodium dressing from home or just use a little olive oil and\u00a0balsamic\u00a0vinegar! Like me, does this change your perception about KFC and its healthy options a little?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Wendy's Healthiest Menu Choices\" href=\"..\/02\/wendys-healthiest-menu-choices\/\" target=\"_self\">Wendy&#8217;s Healthiest Menu Choices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"McDonald's Healthiest Menu Choices\" href=\"..\/02\/mcdonalds-healthiest-menu-choices\/\" target=\"_self\">McDonald&#8217;s Healthiest Menu Choices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Healthiest Menu Choices at Burger King\" href=\"..\/02\/healthiest-menu-choices-at-burger-king\/\" target=\"_self\">Healthiest Menu Choices at Burger King<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Healthiest Menu Choices at Taco Bell\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/02\/healthiest-menu-choices-at-taco-bell\/\" target=\"_self\">Healthiest Menu Choices at Taco Bell<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of all of the fast-food chains, I would not have picked KFC to be a place that would have multiple options for people looking for a healthy meal on the go. 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