Probably a really dumb question!

JandCsMommy

If I roast a whole chicken and coat the entire thing in oil first but only eat the breast meat with no skin, does that breast meat have absorbed fat from the skin/added oil? It must, right?

I don't know another way to roast a chicken as easy as this, and I will have guests tomorrow night that aren't watching what they eat so I know they will enjoy it this way.

Any info is appreciated. Thanks!

tkcasta

It will absorb some, but use olive oil, you'll be fine. It's not going to be any worse than it would be if you grilled a bit with oil in your pan. I wouldn't stress too much over it, just do what you said and not eat the skin.

JandCsMommy

It will absorb some, but use olive oil, you'll be fine. It's not going to be any worse than it would be if you grilled a bit with oil in your pan. I wouldn't stress too much over it, just do what you said and not eat the skin.

Thanks. I wonder if olive oil will work the same. I usually use canola. Do you think it matters which?

cbullock115

Olive oil is a much better choice than canola oil, just mix it with some spices and you will be good to go.

hamton

Is Olive oil much better than canola oil? I've always thought olive oil was superior until I researched it a bit. Then I finally concluded that they are pretty equal depending what you value more. Maybe a slight nod towards olive oil. In general, canola has more polyunsaturated while olive oil has more saturated fat. Just googling canola vs olive you get mixed opinions from both sides.

Sorry for the off topic.

LoveMy4Kids

Just wondering what the whole purpose of putting oil on it first is? I always just wet it and sprinkle a bunch of seasonings on it!