Are Panko breadcrumbs bad?

stefaniemazz

So I have decided to have chicken for my lunch as a way to add more protein to my diet, but plain old chicken breast is just boring to me and I know I won't stick with eating it everyday if its just plain.

So I went to Sobey's and bought Kikkoman's Panko "breadcrumbs" and baked my chicken with the breadcrumbs.

The ingredients are: Wheat flour, Contains 2% or less of each of the following sugar,yeast,soybean oil and salt.

If I eat this chicken 4 days a week with these breadcrumbs on it, do you think it will stall my weight loss/fat loss?

Any ideas on how to make chicken breast taste better other then the breadcrumbs?

WalkingAlong

I love them but I don't label any foods as 'bad' unless I'm allergic or they're just not worth their calories to me.

I think chicken is good off the grill, too. Also, pounding it thin and baking it into lemon chicken or sauteeing it into picatta or marsala is good, too. Or curry chicken on the stove top.

Life's too short to eat the same foods daily. Keep experimenting and don't get stuck on chicken, either.

KarenJanine

As long as you are logging the breadcrumbs and staying within your calorie goal then your weight loss should contiue.

SpecialKitty7

define "bad", panko are tasty. if they don't throw you over on calories for the day, you're fine.

stefaniemazz

I love them but I don't label any foods as 'bad' unless I'm allergic or they're just not worth their calories to me.

I think chicken is good off the grill, too. Also, pounding it thin and baking it into lemon chicken or sauteeing it into picatta or marsala is good, too. Or curry chicken on the stove top.

Life's too short to eat the same foods daily. Keep experimenting and don't get stuck on chicken, either.

I'm just learning how to cook, so it's kind of hard for me to come up with new ideas.
But thanks for the reply!

0somuchbetter0

If you like them, eat them. Other ways to make chicken breasts more interesting: salt, pepper, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, rosemary, basil, parsley, ginger, curry, garlic. Not all at once, mind you...

SpecialKitty7

one of my favorite cookbooks (all chicken breast!)
http://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Breasts-Great-Taste-Low/dp/078354555X

ShellyBell999

When my Panko gets bad I spank it onto pork chops too

itsfruitcake

The problem is not the panko crumbs, but the fact that they soak up loads of oil when you fry them... and they're not very nice if you don't fry them in oil (in my opinion). So if you experiment and find a way to bake them without soaking up too much greasy stuff, you're onto a winner...

stefaniemazz

define "bad", panko are tasty. if they don't throw you over on calories for the day, you're fine.

Well people say "Wheat Flour" is a bad carb because it's a simple carb and it will eventually make me gain weight. is that true?

Nikkie_too

Panko crumbs can be baked, but they're best if you toast them in a dry pan or in the oven first. Season the crumbs with whatever pleases you - garlic salt and pepper is a quick yummy fix. A little parmesan cheese is great for a few calories too. Dip your chicken bits into a little egg white, then press into the seasoned crumbs. Bake it on a wire rack over a cookie sheet at a high temp - about 400F.

Another low-cal way to get good flavor onto your chicken breasts is to smash/grind/mince/blend fresh herbs and garlic with salt and pepper to make a puree and smear it on your chicken before cooking. Google some recipes for dry and wet rubs. Be brave and experiment.

megsmom2

there are no bad foods. if you like it...its a good food. stay in calorie deficit, you will lose weight. now...there ARE foods that are more nutritious than others, but that's a different topic. Panko is a perfectly good choice, especially since you aren't sitting down and eating a bowl full of it, right? A couple of tablespoons worth on your chicken is tasty and good for you.

bajoyba

define "bad", panko are tasty. if they don't throw you over on calories for the day, you're fine.

Well people say "Wheat Flour" is a bad carb because it's a simple carb and it will eventually make me gain weight. is that true?

No. As long as you're logging your food correctly and staying within your calorie goals, you should be fine.

psuLemon

define "bad", panko are tasty. if they don't throw you over on calories for the day, you're fine.

Well people say "Wheat Flour" is a bad carb because it's a simple carb and it will eventually make me gain weight. is that true?

There is no such thing as a bad carb. Short of having a medical condition, it's calories in vs out.

stefaniemazz

there are no bad foods. if you like it...its a good food. stay in calorie deficit, you will lose weight. now...there ARE foods that are more nutritious than others, but that's a different topic. Panko is a perfectly good choice, especially since you aren't sitting down and eating a bowl full of it, right? A couple of tablespoons worth on your chicken is tasty and good for you.

I used 1/2 cup of Panko for 4 chicken breasts, so not much at all.

My fear is that if I'm eating a "simple" carb, then I won't lose weight

stefaniemazz

define "bad", panko are tasty. if they don't throw you over on calories for the day, you're fine.

Well people say "Wheat Flour" is a bad carb because it's a simple carb and it will eventually make me gain weight. is that true?

There is no such thing as a bad carb. Short of having a medical condition, it's calories in vs out.

Even if I don't want to look "skinny fat", my goal is not only to lose weight but to have a toned body, can eating simple carbs stop that from happening?

psuLemon

there are no bad foods. if you like it...its a good food. stay in calorie deficit, you will lose weight. now...there ARE foods that are more nutritious than others, but that's a different topic. Panko is a perfectly good choice, especially since you aren't sitting down and eating a bowl full of it, right? A couple of tablespoons worth on your chicken is tasty and good for you.

I used 1/2 cup of Panko for 4 chicken breasts, so not much at all.

My fear is that if I'm eating a "simple" carb, then I won't lose weight

Just eliminate the fear. If you want to worry about something, it should be getting adequate protein and weight training.

Swissmiss

I hope not....I used those last night.

psuLemon

define "bad", panko are tasty. if they don't throw you over on calories for the day, you're fine.

Well people say "Wheat Flour" is a bad carb because it's a simple carb and it will eventually make me gain weight. is that true?

There is no such thing as a bad carb. Short of having a medical condition, it's calories in vs out.

Even if I don't want to look "skinny fat", my goal is not only to lose weight but to have a toned body, can eating simple carbs stop that from happening?

Being fit and toned is about body composition. At this point, it's not just about weight loss, it's about having low body fat and enough lean body mass to give you that defined look.

WalkingAlong

I love them but I don't label any foods as 'bad' unless I'm allergic or they're just not worth their calories to me.

I think chicken is good off the grill, too. Also, pounding it thin and baking it into lemon chicken or sauteeing it into picatta or marsala is good, too. Or curry chicken on the stove top.

Life's too short to eat the same foods daily. Keep experimenting and don't get stuck on chicken, either.

I'm just learning how to cook, so it's kind of hard for me to come up with new ideas.
But thanks for the reply!

Well, I gave you five new chicken ideas! My favorite 'cookbook' is the internet. Find sites with recipes with user reviews and stick to recipes that have dozens if not hundreds of positive user reviews. Put in 'chicken' and you're off, or 'chicken and panko' or 'lemon chicken' or whatever!

Bella0531

define "bad", panko are tasty. if they don't throw you over on calories for the day, you're fine.

This.

My husband likes his marinated in Italian dressing.

I like using a variety of seasonings to keep things interesting (lemon pepper, garlic salt, italian blend, rotisserie chicken seasoning, blackening spice...etc...). Just wander up and down the spice aisle at your local grocery store. I'm sure you'll find some that interest you!

AllonsYtotheTardis

define "bad", panko are tasty. if they don't throw you over on calories for the day, you're fine.

Well people say "Wheat Flour" is a bad carb because it's a simple carb and it will eventually make me gain weight. is that true?

it's not true

Ang108

Panko are just japanese style bread crumbs and as such neither bad nor especially good. If you want them, or better if the calories are worth it to you....enjoy. I personally avoid all bread crumbs, because I don't want the extra fat that all bread crumbs absorb.....but that is/was a personal choice even when I was not overweight.

stefaniemazz

define "bad", panko are tasty. if they don't throw you over on calories for the day, you're fine.

Well people say "Wheat Flour" is a bad carb because it's a simple carb and it will eventually make me gain weight. is that true?

There is no such thing as a bad carb. Short of having a medical condition, it's calories in vs out.

Even if I don't want to look "skinny fat", my goal is not only to lose weight but to have a toned body, can eating simple carbs stop that from happening?

Being fit and toned is about body composition. At this point, it's not just about weight loss, it's about having low body fat and enough lean body mass to give you that defined look.

And are there certain foods I should be eating to achieve that look?

cheriebery

I agree with others that no food is 'bad', moderation is key. As far as recipes go, I like allrecipes.com The recipes are all tested and also rated by site users. My fave fake fried chicken is made by lightly coating a dampened skinless chicken breast with shredded Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper. Bake at 350 till juices are clear and center temp is 160-170 degrees F.

psuLemon

define "bad", panko are tasty. if they don't throw you over on calories for the day, you're fine.

Well people say "Wheat Flour" is a bad carb because it's a simple carb and it will eventually make me gain weight. is that true?

There is no such thing as a bad carb. Short of having a medical condition, it's calories in vs out.

Even if I don't want to look "skinny fat", my goal is not only to lose weight but to have a toned body, can eating simple carbs stop that from happening?

Being fit and toned is about body composition. At this point, it's not just about weight loss, it's about having low body fat and enough lean body mass to give you that defined look.

And are there certain foods I should be eating to achieve that look?

Nope... if you want to look toned, cut to a low body fat and maintain as much muscle as possible. this means aim for 1g of protein per lb of lean body mass and do some heavy weight training. Once you achieve a lower body fat, if you feel you don't have enough definition, its because you need more muscle. This is very common on those on the lower end of an acceptable weight or underweight. At this point, you will want to do a bulk phase followed by a cut. As a women, during bulks, 50% of your new matter will be fat. It's inevitable and can not be prevented.

cici1028

BAD panko!

Hah, no, panko isn't "bad". No food (as you've seen above) is "bad". Some are more nutritionally complete than others, that's for sure. But nothing is BAD.

I eat them from time to time. I think they are healthier than traditional breadcrumbs. Keep it light. A really great way to use them without soaking up a ton of oil is to OVEN fry it! Good for you on trying to cook better. I suggest "Cooking Light" for easy online recipes (free) that use a nice combination of fresh/packaged ingredients as you get started. The further you go with your weight loss, the less you'll want processed foods. But for now, nothing wrong with it! Do it!

http://thelemonbowl.com/2012/12/baked-chicken-fingers-with-panko-and-dijon.html

echofm1

define "bad", panko are tasty. if they don't throw you over on calories for the day, you're fine.

Well people say "Wheat Flour" is a bad carb because it's a simple carb and it will eventually make me gain weight. is that true?

There is no such thing as a bad carb. Short of having a medical condition, it's calories in vs out.

Even if I don't want to look "skinny fat", my goal is not only to lose weight but to have a toned body, can eating simple carbs stop that from happening?

Being fit and toned is about body composition. At this point, it's not just about weight loss, it's about having low body fat and enough lean body mass to give you that defined look.

And are there certain foods I should be eating to achieve that look?

You should be eating foods that are high in protein to help foster muscle growth. The most important thing to do though, if you want your body to be more toned and not just lose weight, is to strength train. To actually build the muscles up to get that toned look, though, you'll need to eat at or near maintenance. Otherwise you're just trying to keep the muscles you have as you lose weight.

T_X_L

IIFYM, simple as that, assuming no food allergies.

stefaniemazz

define "bad", panko are tasty. if they don't throw you over on calories for the day, you're fine.

Well people say "Wheat Flour" is a bad carb because it's a simple carb and it will eventually make me gain weight. is that true?

There is no such thing as a bad carb. Short of having a medical condition, it's calories in vs out.

Even if I don't want to look "skinny fat", my goal is not only to lose weight but to have a toned body, can eating simple carbs stop that from happening?

Being fit and toned is about body composition. At this point, it's not just about weight loss, it's about having low body fat and enough lean body mass to give you that defined look.

And are there certain foods I should be eating to achieve that look?

Nope... if you want to look toned, cut to a low body fat and maintain as much muscle as possible. this means aim for 1g of protein per lb of lean body mass and do some heavy weight training. Once you achieve a lower body fat, if you feel you don't have enough definition, its because you need more muscle. This is very common on those on the lower end of an acceptable weight or underweight. At this point, you will want to do a bulk phase followed by a cut. As a women, during bulks, 50% of your new matter will be fat. It's inevitable and can not be prevented.

What does "cutting mean"? Sorry for all the questions, as you can see I need some advice on how to achieve the "toned" look.

somerisagirlsname

Nothing, and I repeat, NOTHING that you eat is going to help you achieve a "toned" look. The only way you will get the look you desire is by weight training. Food has very little to do with it, aside from calories in v. calories out and getting enough protein.