Pelicana Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pelicana Chicken cooks with: No oil type disclosed anywhere in official materials; Pelicana's own site only says chicken is "fried in FRESH and CLEAN oil, changed daily." Industry default assumed: soybean oil, the standard frying fat at Korean fried chicken chains in the US, but this is not confirmed for Pelicana specifically.. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Pelicana Chicken
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Boneless Fried Chicken (Original) + Pickled Radish + Soda, 13.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pickled Radish | 0.0g |
| Corn Salad | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 3.0g |
| Peli Choco Ball | 5.0g |
| Kimchi Fried Rice | 6.0g |
What to Avoid at Pelicana Chicken
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Whole Fried Chicken | 50.0g |
| Crispy Fried Wings (10 pc) | 27.0g |
| Half Sauce & Half Fried Chicken | 26.0g |
| Original Fried Wings (10 pc) | 25.0g |
| Soy Garlic Fried Wings (10 pc) | 25.0g |
Every Pelicana Chicken item, ranked
All 27 items we have for Pelicana Chicken, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pickled Radish | 0.0g |
| Soda | 0.0g |
| Corn Salad | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 3.0g |
| Spicy Rice Cake | 5.0g |
| Twisted Mochi Donut | 5.0g |
| Peli Choco Ball | 5.0g |
| Kimchi Fried Rice | 6.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 8.0g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 8.0g |
| Chicken Alfredo | 8.0g |
| Truffle Fries | 8.0g |
| French Fries | 8.0g |
| Onion Rings | 9.0g |
| Cheese Ball (5 pc) | 9.0g |
| Fried Calamari | 12.0g |
| Boneless Fried Chicken (Original) | 13.0g |
| Honey Garlic Chicken | 13.0g |
| Boneless Breast Chicken Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Chicken Burger | 15.0g |
| Garlic Grilled Wings (10 pc) | 18.0g |
| BBQ Grilled Wings (10 pc) | 18.0g |
| Original Fried Wings (10 pc) | 25.0g |
| Soy Garlic Fried Wings (10 pc) | 25.0g |
| Half Sauce & Half Fried Chicken | 26.0g |
| Crispy Fried Wings (10 pc) | 27.0g |
| Whole Fried Chicken | 50.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Pelicana Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pelicana Chicken cooks with: No oil type disclosed anywhere in official materials; Pelicana's own site only says chicken is "fried in FRESH and CLEAN oil, changed daily." Industry default assumed: soybean oil, the standard frying fat at Korean fried chicken chains in the US, but this is not confirmed for Pelicana specifically.. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Pelicana Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: No oil type disclosed anywhere in official materials; Pelicana's own site only says chicken is "fried in FRESH and CLEAN oil, changed daily." Industry default assumed: soybean oil, the standard frying fat at Korean fried chicken chains in the US, but this is not confirmed for Pelicana specifically.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pelicana Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pelicana Chicken cooks with No oil type disclosed anywhere in official materials; Pelicana's own site only says chicken is "fried in FRESH and CLEAN oil, changed daily." Industry default assumed: soybean oil, the standard frying fat at Korean fried chicken chains in the US, but this is not confirmed for Pelicana specifically., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pelicana Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pelicana Chicken cooks with No oil type disclosed anywhere in official materials; Pelicana's own site only says chicken is "fried in FRESH and CLEAN oil, changed daily." Industry default assumed: soybean oil, the standard frying fat at Korean fried chicken chains in the US, but this is not confirmed for Pelicana specifically., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pelicana Chicken?
Pickled Radish is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pelicana Chicken, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pelicana Chicken?
Whole Fried Chicken is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pelicana Chicken, at an estimated 50.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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