The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Sondra]

Can rotisserie chicken purchased from the grocery store or a restaurant be used on the MF plan? I bought some last night and now see that it was prepared with a marinade containing dextrose.

[sheila]

my advice is "go for it". I have been eatin rotisserie chickens since day 1, and Ive lost 43 so far. Cant be too bad.

[Sondra]

Thank you Sheila for your quick reply! I didn't think there would be a problem. But after reading the packaging, my heart sank as I thought I "ruined" all of my hard work. I'm too busy to prepare chicken and this just seemed like such a great alternative.

BTW, CONGRATS on your -43 lost and gone forever!!!

I just completed my first week and am very pleased.

Happy too to have run across this website!!

[Mike]

Diana and I have these types of chickens every once in a while. THey taste great and are so moist. I just remove the skin before eating.

[DogMa]

Just bear in mind that part of that moistness is because there's more fat in the meat when it's cooked with the skin on.

[TonyR]

Sondra, whatever works for you is fine as long as you are still losing!! If you stop losing then you need to reevaluate what you are eating!! good luck!

[Sondra]

Thank you all for your replies--

Lotsa good information!!

[Jan]

Hmmmm Sondra,
When my clients ask me I'm afraid I discourage it. It is cooked with the skin on and that's exactly where the fat is -- under the skin. So it is chicken infused with fat. That's why it is soooo yummy. I see that some of you have gotten away with it... but I personally don't think it is a wonderful idea. In fact I always say skinless chicken breast is the best. That's the lowest in fat. I personally love chicken thighs but they are higher in fat than some cuts of beef.That's why they taste so great to me too. Even now on maintenance I stay away from the rotisserie chicken for the most part.I worry more about the fat than the marinade. Both both are probably not the best idea.
jan

[Sondra]

Many thanks for the great explanation! I hadn't really thought too much about the fat content as I always remove the skin from chicken--didn't realize that it cooked into the chicken. I appreciate this information!! Guess I'll have to go for no-fat cottage cheese when I'm in a hurry!!

[Diana]

much better choice, Sondra!