How healthy are chicken wings?

Chicken wings are a favorite in the city. Popular in bars and restaurants, they're often prepared with sauces as varied as the diners who love them. From classic BBQ, buffalo, or habanero, to more exotic flavors like teriyaki, cheese, or different combinations of chili peppers.

Wings have positioned themselves as a dish somewhere between a snack and a main meal, with increasing popularity in society . Whether attending a sporting event or simply hanging out, wings have passed through different hands and mouths over the past few years . Various chains of this type of food have proliferated across the country, and the experience has multiplied.

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According to the Mexican Meat Council (Comecarne), eating chicken wings is beneficial if prepared with minimal intervention . They are easy to digest and offer several benefits. For example, per 100 grams of chicken wings, you can get 18.33 grams of protein.

With all due respect to the sauce, this piece of chicken has zero carbohydrates and a low amount of fat, which will surely increase due to the cooking process. As for cholesterol, it averages 77 mg. A normal serving would provide 120 calories in total. Of course, if this is accompanied by alcoholic beverages, the calorie intake could skyrocket.

Now, these considerations stem from a nearly home-style eating style. Avoiding sauces, dressings, and condiments. And, as already noted, avoiding alcoholic beverages. Therefore, what is understood under the term "wings" is not entirely healthy. However, that shouldn't deprive you of the recreational experience that such a space entails. Just keep in mind that it is not recommended as part of daily consumption.

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