⏱ 60 min totalCider-Braised Chicken
Per 1 serving · 203 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein16g15% of calories
- Carbs7g7% of calories
- Fat37g78% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Cider-Braised Chicken (203 g) has 446 calories, with 16 g of protein, 7 g of carbohydrates and 37 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (78% of calories). It is high in protein (33% DV), niacin (28% DV) and Vitamin B6 (28% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 63% and 44% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein33%
- Niacin28%
- Vitamin B628%
- Vitamin B1227%
- Phosphorus25%
- Selenium33%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A16%
- Vitamin E14%
- Vitamin K15%
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Iron12%
- Zinc12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat63%
- Cholesterol44%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 thigh, bone removed Chicken thigh- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
¾ tbsp Olive oil
¼ tbsp Ground sage- 🥄1 ¼ fl oz Apple Cider
⅛ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream
1 fl oz White wine
¼ tsp Dijon mustard
Directions
- 1
Rinse the chicken, pat dry, cut into quarters, and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 3
Brown the chicken, skin side down first, turning once, for 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and discard the oil.
- 4
Wipe out the skillet.
- 5
In the skillet, combine sage, cider, heavy cream, white wine, and Dijon mustard. Boil until reduced by half, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 6
Return the chicken to the skillet and braise, covered, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- 7
Transfer the chicken to a platter.
- 8
If necessary, boil the sauce to thicken. Whisk the sauce if separated and season with salt, then pour over the chicken.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (203 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 145 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 18 μg | 15% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 28% |
| Folate (B9) | 6 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 27% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Choline | 50 mg | 9% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 38 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 173 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 18 μg | 33% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 39 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 60 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 5 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 17 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 142 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 446 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 85minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 53minCycling (moderate)
- 37minRunning (6 mph)
- 63minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cider-Braised Chicken?
One serving of Cider-Braised Chicken (1 serving) has 446 calories, which works out to 220 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cider-Braised Chicken high in protein?
It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (33% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% 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 Cider-Braised Chicken keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 7% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cider-Braised Chicken?
167 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Cider-Braised Chicken?
1.1 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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