Fried food, especially fried chicken, are some of life's greatest culinary joys. Unfortunately, they're one of the worst things you can eat, and that's mostly because of high levels of Advanced Glycation End products (also known as AGEs). AGEs are formed when animal products are cooked at a high heat for a certain period of time. They're extremely inflammatory and are the gateway to many diseases. The name is apt, as exposure to AGEs will literally age you prematurely.
In addition to the whole AGE thing, fried foods are devoid of all nutrition and are super high in calories, so they'll be doing nothing helpful for your waistline. The best alternative available is to just order or cook grilled chicken and seafood instead. Once you get used to it, it actually tastes just as good!