Basic Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce⏱ 150 min total

Basic Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce

Per 1 serving · 282 g · 14 ingredients

Calories
535
27%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    27g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    46g
    34% of calories
  • Fat
    29g
    47% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Basic Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce (282 g) has 535 calories, with 27 g of protein, 46 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (47% of calories). It is high in protein (53% DV), thiamine (26% DV) and niacin (73% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 29%, 100% and 22% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
190cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5g
Net carbs
43g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.3g
1.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein53%
  • Thiamine26%
  • Niacin73%
  • Vitamin B682%
  • Pantothenic acid45%
  • Iron61%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber12%
  • Vitamin C14%
  • Vitamin E14%
  • Riboflavin (B2)17%
  • Folate (B9)10%
  • Choline18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium29%
  • Saturated fat100%
  • Cholesterol22%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 120 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Prepare rice as per package directions; set aside.

  2. 2

    Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Place in medium bowl.

  3. 3

    Stir together curry, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and chili powder. Sprinkle over chicken, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.

  4. 4

    In a large nonstick frying pan, stir onion, basil, garlic, and peppers in hot oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, until onion is translucent. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink.

  5. 5

    Combine coconut milk and cornstarch and whisk well to combine. Carefully add to skillet, whisking vigorously. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in ginger. Cook and stir for another minute. Serve over hot rice and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (282 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A22 μg
2%
Vitamin C13 mg
14%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
14%
Vitamin K10 μg
8%
Thiamine0.3 mg
26%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
17%
Niacin12 mg
73%
Vitamin B61 mg
82%
Folate (B9)40 μg
10%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
8%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
45%
Choline100 mg
18%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium58 mg
6%
Iron5 mg
61%
Potassium725 mg
15%
Magnesium146 mg
35%
Phosphorus460 mg
66%
Zinc2 mg
21%
Copper0.4 mg
44%
Manganese3 mg
118%
Selenium32 μg
59%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene18 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene160 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0.3 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol6 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.3 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 535 calories

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

  • 102min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 64min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 45min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 75min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Basic Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce?

One serving of Basic Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce (1 serving) has 535 calories, which works out to 190 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Basic Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce high in protein?

It provides a solid 27 g of protein per serving (53% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% 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.

Is Basic Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 43 g of net carbs and 34% 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 Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce?

659 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Basic Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce?

1.9 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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