What oil does Pelicana Chicken fry in?
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..
The 5 cleanest things to order 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.
| 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 |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Pelicana Chicken report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Pelicana Chicken use beef tallow?
No. 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. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.