⏱ 45 min totalBest Grilled Chicken Breast
Per 1 serving · 206 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein39g48% of calories
- Carbs8.4g10% of calories
- Fat15g41% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Best Grilled Chicken Breast (206 g) has 331 calories, with 39 g of protein, 8.4 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (48% of calories). It is high in protein (77% DV), Vitamin K (36% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (24% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 41% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein77%
- Vitamin K36%
- Riboflavin (B2)24%
- Niacin102%
- Vitamin B6108%
- Pantothenic acid51%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E16%
- Thiamine14%
- Vitamin B1215%
- Iron19%
- Potassium13%
- Magnesium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol41%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¾ cloves, minced Garlic
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
¾ tbsp Olive oil
½ tbsp Brown sugar
¼ tsp, ground Thyme
¼ tsp Rosemary- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
6 oz Chicken breast
½ tbsp Parsley
Directions
- 1
Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture (for original recipe of 4 servings, scale down as needed).
- 2
Add chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight.
- 3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 4
Remove chicken from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (206 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 21 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 44 μg | 36% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Niacin | 16 mg | 102% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 108% |
| Folate (B9) | 20 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 51% |
| Choline | 141 mg | 26% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 618 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 53 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 371 mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 39 μg | 71% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 104 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 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 | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 12 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.5 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 331 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 63minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 40minCycling (moderate)
- 28minRunning (6 mph)
- 47minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Best Grilled Chicken Breast?
One serving of Best Grilled Chicken Breast (1 serving) has 331 calories, which works out to 161 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Best Grilled Chicken Breast high in protein?
Yes. It has 39 g of protein per serving, and 48% of its calories come from protein (12 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Best Grilled Chicken Breast keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 10% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Best Grilled Chicken Breast?
122 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Best Grilled Chicken Breast?
6.8 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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