⏱ 35 min totalBalsamic Chicken Thighs
Per 1 serving · 215 g · 3 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein31g29% of calories
- Carbs5g5% of calories
- Fat31g66% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Balsamic Chicken Thighs (215 g) has 437 calories, with 31 g of protein, 5 g of carbohydrates and 31 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (66% of calories). It is high in protein (63% DV), riboflavin (b2) (21% DV) and niacin (54% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 42% and 61% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein63%
- Riboflavin (B2)21%
- Niacin54%
- Vitamin B653%
- Vitamin B1248%
- Phosphorus44%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine11%
- Choline16%
- Iron19%
- Copper12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat42%
- Cholesterol61%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Spray a large frying pan with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high heat.
- 2
Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs.
- 3
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- 4
Brown the chicken thighs well on all sides.
- 5
Cover the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook for approximately 25 minutes, or until the thighs are cooked through.
- 6
Add the shallots to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften.
- 7
Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook for about 1 more minute, turning the chicken to coat thoroughly.
- 8
Spoon the sauce over the chicken thighs to serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (215 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 43 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Niacin | 9 mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 53% |
| Folate (B9) | 9 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 48% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 87 mg | 16% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 437 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 305 mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 36 μg | 65% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0.3 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 43 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 6 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 437 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 83minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 52minCycling (moderate)
- 36minRunning (6 mph)
- 62minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Balsamic Chicken Thighs?
One serving of Balsamic Chicken Thighs (1 serving) has 437 calories, which works out to 204 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Balsamic Chicken Thighs high in protein?
It provides a solid 31 g of protein per serving (63% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Balsamic Chicken Thighs keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 5 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.
How much sodium is in Balsamic Chicken Thighs?
157 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Balsamic Chicken Thighs?
3.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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