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Why do black people like fried chicken so much?
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Many reasons have been attributed to the widespread popularity of fried chicken among people of African descent, including cultural history, socioeconomic factors, and taste. In the United States,fried chicken has been traditionally seen as a source of comfort food, as African-Americans commonly made use of what ingredients they had available for cooking during a period of economic instability and limited availability of other foods. The flavor of fried chicken is also thought to be pleasing to certain palates, which has created continued loyalty from many individuals from African descendant populations. In addition, the method of frying provides an opportunity to serve a large quantity of food with a small amount of fat, allowing for frugality and sustenance during difficult economic times. Finally, fried chicken has been seen, both in America and abroad, to be part of a wider identity that is distinct to those from a cultural and social background from which it has originated, a phenomenon termed 'food as cultural inheritance'.