⏱ 45 min totalEasy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken
Per 1 serving · 152 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein19g26% of calories
- Carbs4.7g6% of calories
- Fat23g68% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken (152 g) has 303 calories, with 19 g of protein, 4.7 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in protein (39% DV), Vitamin C (25% DV) and niacin (35% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 37%, 29% and 37% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein39%
- Vitamin C25%
- Niacin35%
- Vitamin B638%
- Vitamin B1230%
- Phosphorus27%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A11%
- Vitamin E11%
- Riboflavin (B2)17%
- Choline10%
- Iron18%
- Zinc15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium37%
- Saturated fat29%
- Cholesterol37%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Hot sauce
¼ tbsp Paprika
¼ tbsp Cayenne pepper
¼ tbsp Brown sugar
2 thigh, bone removed (yield from 1 lb rea Chicken thigh
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a small baking dish.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, paprika, cayenne, and brown sugar until smooth.
- 3
Place the chicken thighs in the baking dish and coat evenly with the sauce. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
- 4
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F and the sauce is thickened and browned at the edges.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (152 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 99 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 23 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 6% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 38% |
| Folate (B9) | 7 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 30% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Choline | 54 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 18 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 343 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 192 mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 22 μg | 40% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 12 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 767 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 26 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 303 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 57minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 36minCycling (moderate)
- 25minRunning (6 mph)
- 43minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken?
One serving of Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken (1 serving) has 303 calories, which works out to 200 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken high in protein?
It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (39% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% 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 Spicy Mexican-American Chicken keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 6% of calories.
How much sodium is in Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken?
856 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken?
2.9 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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