What oil does Pelicana Chicken fry in?
Pelicana Chicken most likely cooks with soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: 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.
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Build my orderPelicana Chicken at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (12.6 g average per item, 27 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 3.0g |
| Kimchi Fried Rice | 6.0g |
| Chicken Alfredo | 8.0g |
| Fried Calamari | 12.0g |
| Boneless Fried Chicken (Original) | 13.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy 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. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Pelicana Chicken fry in?
Pelicana Chicken most likely cooks with soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: 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.
Does Pelicana Chicken use seed oils?
Yes. Pelicana Chicken most likely cooks with soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is F, about 12.6 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Pelicana Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Pelicana Chicken most likely cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Pelicana Chicken use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Pelicana Chicken most likely cooks with soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Pelicana Chicken?
Grilled Chicken Salad (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Boneless Breast Chicken Sandwich (14.0 g) and Chicken Burger (15.0 g).
Which Pelicana Chicken item has the most seed oil?
Whole Fried Chicken, at about 50.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.