Is there a such thing as HEALTHY fried chicken?

Sure! Last night, following some tricks lifted from Deceptively Delicious, my hubby cooked up some tasty southern fried chicken and mashed potatoes with a side of sweet corn and a salad. I took pictures but they didn't come out. For the chicken batter, we used some organic flaxseed meal mixed in with the flour and seasonings. Flaxseed contains fiber, lignans, and Omega-3 fats that help control cholesterol. Then we boiled and mashed some cauliflower in with the potatoes. Cauliflower, which contains vitamin C and folate, has been shown to boost immunity. I know, I'm not impressing any of you who've been doing this for ages right? Whatever. I'm so proud of us and excited to be giving my family a little extra nutrition. No one knew any different and it was delicious! We don't eat fried chicken often, but when we do, I can feel a bit less guilty now.

Maybe I should email Paula Dean this little tip to help her offset all that lard and butter she uses in every recipe.