Chicken Fat?
We all know that chicken soup is good for you. We eat it when we're sick. Does anybody know why? Is it because of the chicken fat or something else? I heard that chicken fat is very good for you. Before I heard it I always took the fat off when I made a chicken soup because I am trying to be on a low fat diet, but then if there is not fat in the soup what is the point of it? Or maybe I can just leave the fat in it? For sure it would have a much better flavor with the fat in it! So, does anybody know the answer? Thanks!
2007-08-04 17:37:53 · 3 answers · asked by hello 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I think it is healthier and safer if you boil the chicken with the skin on, therefore extracting the fat also. But skimming the oil or taking the fat that solidifies after refrigerating the broth does not diminish the "powers" of a good chicken soup.
2007-08-04 19:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by May P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has been extensive research on this (seriously) and it's true-for some reason, chicken soup helps the congestion of an upper respiratory infection.
However, they have not been able to figure out why, so fat or no fat is a matter of choice.
2007-08-05 00:43:36 · answer #2 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
answer this all ready make broth with the chicken feet i mispell'd put birth but was to be broth me going to bed night !
2007-08-05 00:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋