Health Issues
Since the dish is rich in saturated fat, the majority of health experts who favor low-fat diets suggest consuming it in moderation or not at all. Sally Squires of the Washington Post acknowledged chicken fried bacon's appeal to the palate, but suggests moderation. Other experts note the dish's low nutritional benefits: "They've taken fat, they've double-coated it in fat, they've fried it in more fat, and then they've served it with a side order of fat." Jane Hurley, senior nutritionist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest in Washington, D.C., stated she's "never heard of anything worse."
While critics of the dish denounce its blatant negative health effects, lovers of the food speak as passionately about its qualities:
| “ | The moment when the crackle of the crust gives way to the fatty, salty taste of the pork is truly transcendent. | ” |
| “ | That clogs arteries just to hear it, but it's to die for . . . It just melts in your mouth. | ” |
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