Healthy Chicken Recipes: Baking, Smoking & Crispy Wing Tips

Baking, smoking, and sautéing are versatile ways to prepare tender chicken. Master techniques for crispy wings, jarred alfredo sauce upgrades, and nutrient-dense chicken fillets for a balanced diet.

How to Cook Chicken Wings by Boiling First

Published Oct,06 2011 | By Joanne Thomas

Chicken wings are generally not a healthy food, but the total number of calories and amount of fat per wing can be considerably reduced by choosing a relatively healthful cooking method. One chicken wing, floured and fried, contains roughly 103 calories and 7 grams of fat.

A writer of diverse interests, Joanne Thomas has penned pieces about road trips for Hyundai, children's craft projects for Disney and wine cocktails for Robert Mondavi. She has lived on three continents and currently resides in Los Angeles, where she is co-owner and editor of a weekly newspaper. Thomas holds a BSc in politics from the University of Bristol, England.