Despite the fact that excessive consumption of foods that are deep-fat fried has been linked to coronary diseases and other forms of cancer [1], fried foods have remain popular
due to their unique taste and rapidity of preparation. In consequence, there has
been interest in determining how to minimize oil absorption while preserving the organoleptic
characteristics that are favorable to the consumer, such as crispiness, color,
and flavor [2] [3]. Chicken is one of the most popular deep-fried foods in North American.
Raw chicken can contain UP to 5% saturated fats, depending on the part and
whether with skin or skin removed. Although edible films coatings (battered) have been
shown to reduce fat absorption in chicken meat [4]-[6], hence there is limited information
concerning fat absorption mechanisms of uncoated chicken