⏱ 40 min totalEasy Chicken Breyani
Per 1 serving · 366 g · 15 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein35g27% of calories
- Carbs57g45% of calories
- Fat16g28% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Easy Chicken Breyani (366 g) has 503 calories, with 35 g of protein, 57 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (45% of calories). It is high in protein (70% DV), dietary fiber (25% DV) and Vitamin E (28% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein70%
- Dietary fiber25%
- Vitamin E28%
- Thiamine52%
- Riboflavin (B2)37%
- Niacin79%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B1211%
- Potassium18%
- Magnesium18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol31%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
³⁄₁₆ large Egg
½ tbsp Canola oil
³⁄₁₆ medium Onion
⅓ tbsp Curry powder
⅓ tsp Turmeric- 🥄⅓ tsp Biryani Spices
⅔ cup Chicken stock- 🥄³⁄₁₆ dash Salt
³⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
³⁄₁₆ cup White rice
⅔ breast fillet Chicken breast
³⁄₁₆ cup Lentils
4 ³⁄₁₆ almond Almonds
³⁄₁₆ medium whole Tomatoes
½ sprigs Cilantro
Directions
- 1
Place the egg in a pan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain, rinse, peel, and set aside.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and all the spices, stirring and browning slightly until the onion softens.
- 3
Add the chicken breast fillets or lentils and stir through the mixture.
- 4
Add the rice and chicken stock, then simmer for about 30 minutes until the rice is cooked and has absorbed all the liquid. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 5
Serve the breyani topped with almonds, chopped tomato, boiled egg, and chopped cilantro.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (366 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 34 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 10 μg | 8% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 52% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 37% |
| Niacin | 13 mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 76% |
| Folate (B9) | 254 μg | 64% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 48% |
| Choline | 143 mg | 26% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 68 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 865 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 78 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 398 mg | 57% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 24% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 57% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 30 μg | 54% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 21 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 145 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 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 | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 528 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 20 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 503 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 96minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 60minCycling (moderate)
- 42minRunning (6 mph)
- 71minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Easy Chicken Breyani?
One serving of Easy Chicken Breyani (1 serving) has 503 calories, which works out to 138 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Easy Chicken Breyani high in protein?
It provides a solid 35 g of protein per serving (70% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% 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 Easy Chicken Breyani keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 50 g of net carbs and 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Easy Chicken Breyani?
310 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Easy Chicken Breyani?
4.9 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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