Basic Baked Chicken⏱ 85 min total

Basic Baked Chicken

Per 1 serving · 136 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
175
9%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    27g
    63% of calories
  • Carbs
    5.4g
    13% of calories
  • Fat
    4.5g
    24% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Basic Baked Chicken (136 g) has 175 calories, with 27 g of protein, 5.4 g of carbohydrates and 4.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (63% of calories). It is high in protein (54% DV), niacin (71% DV) and Vitamin B6 (75% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
129cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
15g
Net carbs
5g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.5g
4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein54%
  • Niacin71%
  • Vitamin B675%
  • Pantothenic acid36%
  • Phosphorus37%
  • Selenium49%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)16%
  • Vitamin B1210%
  • Choline18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 40 minCook 45 min
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash chicken breasts in cold water and pat dry.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the olive oil, chopped onions, garlic powder, honey, cayenne pepper, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, cinnamon, thyme, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken to the bowl with the spice mixture, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for a more intense flavor.

  5. 5

    Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange the marinated chicken on it. Sprinkle any remaining spices over the chicken.

  6. 6

    Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (136 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A17 μg
2%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K2 μg
2%
Thiamine0.1 mg
9%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
16%
Niacin11 mg
71%
Vitamin B61 mg
75%
Folate (B9)14 μg
3%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
36%
Choline98 mg
18%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium12 mg
1%
Iron1 mg
8%
Potassium429 mg
9%
Magnesium36 mg
8%
Phosphorus259 mg
37%
Zinc1 mg
8%
Copper0 mg
5%
Manganese0.1 mg
2%
Selenium27 μg
49%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene1 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene96 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.4 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol8 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 175 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 33min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 21min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 15min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 25min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Basic Baked Chicken?

One serving of Basic Baked Chicken (1 serving) has 175 calories, which works out to 129 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Basic Baked Chicken high in protein?

Yes. It has 27 g of protein per serving, and 63% of its calories come from protein (15 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Basic Baked Chicken keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Basic Baked Chicken?

85 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Basic Baked Chicken?

4 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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