Definitely agree you can take more of a minimalist approach on exercise (with a focus on compound lifts as stated earlier) if nutrition is solid. Caloric deficit is definitely important but I think food quality is too. Certain foods trigger satiety centers in the brain (generally proteins, fats, and fibrous foods) and will make going into caloric deficit a little easier to manage without bad hunger pangs and cravings. Sugar and grains are generally the worse offenders for stimulating appetite centers in the brain, but I think if you have good blood sugar control you can get away with a little on your way to a 6 pack.
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