Quick Side Dish for Fried Chicken
This is a classic, tangy, and crunchy side dish, most commonly coleslaw, served alongside fried chicken to provide a refreshing contrast. It typically consists of shredded cabbage and carrots in a creamy, mayonnaise-based dressing. While its origins are European, it has become a staple accompaniment in American Southern cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The dish is generally moderate in carbohydrates and fat, with the fat primarily coming from the mayonnaise dressing. It provides a good source of Vitamin K and some fiber from the cabbage, with a typical serving containing around 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 7 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin K | 50 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this side dish is a quintessential part of the American 'meat and three' tradition, offering a cool, acidic balance to rich, savory main courses. Nutritionally, the raw cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable linked to various health benefits.
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