Is chicken skin very fattening? Unpacking the truth about poultry fat
                                
                                
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                                For years, medical professionals and dietitians advised removing chicken skin due to its fat content, but recent studies reveal that chicken skin is not as unhealthy as once believed. So, is chicken skin very fattening, or has our understanding of dietary fats evolved? The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no, depending largely on how the chicken is cooked and consumed.