⏱ 30 min totalChicken with Red Pepper-Pecan Romesco Sauce
Per 1 serving · 234 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein28g35% of calories
- Carbs7.4g9% of calories
- Fat20g56% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Chicken with Red Pepper-Pecan Romesco Sauce (234 g) has 318 calories, with 28 g of protein, 7.4 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in protein (56% DV), Vitamin C (90% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 21% and 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein56%
- Vitamin C90%
- Riboflavin (B2)22%
- Niacin74%
- Vitamin B686%
- Pantothenic acid41%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber11%
- Vitamin A13%
- Vitamin E19%
- Vitamin K15%
- Thiamine19%
- Folate (B9)12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium21%
- Cholesterol28%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ medium Red bell pepper
¼ medium whole Tomatoes
4 oz Chicken breast- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
⅛ cup, chopped Pecans
¼ clove Garlic
½ tbsp Olive oil
¼ medium Scallions
¼ tbsp Red wine vinegar- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill the bell peppers and tomato, turning occasionally, until blistered and charred in spots, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool until manageable, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, flipping occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F in the thickest part, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- 3
Remove and discard the skin and seeds from the peppers and tomato. In a blender, combine the peppers, tomato, pecans, garlic, oil, vinegar, crushed red pepper, and the remaining salt and pepper. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Serve the chicken with the sauce and garnish with scallions, if desired.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (234 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 117 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 81 mg | 90% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 18 μg | 15% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Niacin | 12 mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 86% |
| Folate (B9) | 48 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 41% |
| Choline | 104 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 28 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 652 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 305 mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 27 μg | 48% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 43 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,132 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 791 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 8 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 318 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 60minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 38minCycling (moderate)
- 26minRunning (6 mph)
- 45minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken with Red Pepper-Pecan Romesco Sauce?
One serving of Chicken with Red Pepper-Pecan Romesco Sauce (1 serving) has 318 calories, which works out to 136 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken with Red Pepper-Pecan Romesco Sauce high in protein?
Yes. It has 28 g of protein per serving, and 35% of its calories come from protein (8.8 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken with Red Pepper-Pecan Romesco Sauce keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 9% of calories.
How much sodium is in Chicken with Red Pepper-Pecan Romesco Sauce?
492 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chicken with Red Pepper-Pecan Romesco Sauce?
3.9 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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