⏱ 65 min totalChicken Skewers with Cilantro Garlic Sauce
Per 1 serving · 310 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein52g52% of calories
- Carbs5.1g5% of calories
- Fat19g43% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Garlic Sauce (310 g) has 401 calories, with 52 g of protein, 5.1 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (52% of calories). It is high in protein (104% DV), riboflavin (b2) (31% DV) and niacin (138% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 30%, 38% and 55% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein104%
- Riboflavin (B2)31%
- Niacin138%
- Vitamin B6145%
- Pantothenic acid69%
- Choline35%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C16%
- Vitamin E16%
- Thiamine18%
- Vitamin B1219%
- Potassium19%
- Magnesium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium30%
- Saturated fat38%
- Cholesterol55%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ lb Chicken breast
1 lime yields Lime juice
½ tbsp Olive oil- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
⅛ cup Coconut milk
½ clove Garlic
1 tbsp Cilantro
Directions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and toss with half of the lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- 2
Thread the chicken onto skewers, with about 10-12 pieces per skewer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Cook the skewers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 4
For the sauce, blend coconut milk, remaining lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt on high for about 1 minute until smooth.
- 5
Serve the chicken with the cilantro garlic sauce.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (310 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 20 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Niacin | 22 mg | 138% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 145% |
| Folate (B9) | 29 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 μg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 69% |
| Choline | 191 mg | 35% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 27 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 884 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 81 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 519 mg | 74% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 52 μg | 94% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.4 μg | — |
| Arginine | 4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 5 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 53 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 8 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 5 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 16 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 401 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 76minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 48minCycling (moderate)
- 33minRunning (6 mph)
- 56minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Garlic Sauce?
One serving of Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Garlic Sauce (1 serving) has 401 calories, which works out to 129 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Garlic Sauce high in protein?
Yes. It has 52 g of protein per serving, and 52% of its calories come from protein (13 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Garlic Sauce 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 Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Garlic Sauce?
689 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Garlic Sauce?
0.7 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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