⏱ 30 min totalCoconut-Poached Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms
Per 1 serving · 409 g · 17 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein29g38% of calories
- Carbs12g15% of calories
- Fat16g47% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Coconut-Poached Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms (409 g) has 303 calories, with 29 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (47% of calories). It is high in protein (59% DV), Vitamin A (36% DV) and Vitamin C (90% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 45%, 42% and 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein59%
- Vitamin A36%
- Vitamin C90%
- Riboflavin (B2)25%
- Niacin79%
- Vitamin B679%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K12%
- Thiamine10%
- Vitamin B1212%
- Choline19%
- Calcium12%
- Magnesium17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium45%
- Saturated fat42%
- Cholesterol28%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Chicken breast- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
½ head Baby bok choy
¼ tbsp Olive oil
1 ½ mushroom Shiitake mushrooms
¼ tbsp Ginger root
½ cloves, minced Garlic- 🥄⅛ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
³⁄₁₆ cup Coconut milk
³⁄₁₆ cup Chicken broth
¼ fruit Lime
¼ cucumber Cucumber- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
⅜ tsp Lime juice
¼ tsp Sesame oil
¼ tsp Sesame seeds- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
- 1
Pat the chicken dry and season with 1 tsp salt.
- 2
Roughly chop the baby bok choy and set aside.
- 3
Heat a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- 4
Sear the chicken breasts for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they start to brown. Remove and set aside.
- 5
Add the mushrooms to the pan, season with a pinch of salt, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until starting to brown.
- 6
Add ginger, garlic, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 7
Add coconut milk, chicken broth, and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer.
- 8
Nestle chicken breasts in the pan, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Check for doneness.
- 9
Stir in bok choy a minute or two before the chicken is done, cooking until wilted.
- 10
Slice chicken thinly against the grain. Serve with veggies and broth, finishing with lime juice.
- 11
Slice cucumber and toss with 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside for 5 to 10 minutes.
- 12
Drain cucumber and toss with remaining ingredients before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (409 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 327 μg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 81 mg | 90% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 15 μg | 12% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Niacin | 13 mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 79% |
| Folate (B9) | 28 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 47% |
| Choline | 104 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 125 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 942 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 70 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 346 mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 28 μg | 51% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 8 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 40 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 8 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0.1 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 303 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 58minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 36minCycling (moderate)
- 25minRunning (6 mph)
- 43minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Coconut-Poached Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms?
One serving of Coconut-Poached Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms (1 serving) has 303 calories, which works out to 74 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Coconut-Poached Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms high in protein?
Yes. It has 29 g of protein per serving, and 38% of its calories come from protein (9.7 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Coconut-Poached Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 15% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Coconut-Poached Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms?
1046 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Coconut-Poached Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms?
2.4 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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