Fennel-Dusted Chicken with Brown Butter and Capers
Per 1 serving · 229 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein32g23% of calories
- Carbs3.3g2% of calories
- Fat47g75% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Fennel-Dusted Chicken with Brown Butter and Capers (229 g) has 562 calories, with 32 g of protein, 3.3 g of carbohydrates and 47 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). It is high in protein (63% DV), riboflavin (b2) (21% DV) and niacin (55% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 30%, 80% and 72% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein63%
- Riboflavin (B2)21%
- Niacin55%
- Vitamin B651%
- Vitamin B1250%
- Iron21%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A16%
- Vitamin E10%
- Thiamine11%
- Choline16%
- Magnesium10%
- Copper15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium30%
- Saturated fat80%
- Cholesterol72%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ tbsp, whole Fennel seed- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp Butter
½ tbsp, drained Capers
1 tbsp Orange juice
2 thigh, bone removed Chicken thigh
¼ tbsp Canola oil
Directions
- 1
Chop the capers and finely grind the fennel seeds.
- 2
Mix the ground fennel seeds, salt, and pepper together. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with the fennel mixture.
- 3
In a 12-inch heavy skillet, heat half of the butter with the oil over medium heat until the foam subsides. Cook the chicken, turning once, until just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely.
- 4
Add the capers and orange juice to the skillet along with any meat juices from the plate. Bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits. Remove from heat and swirl in the remaining butter. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (229 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 142 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 6 μg | 5% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Niacin | 9 mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 51% |
| Folate (B9) | 11 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 50% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 90 mg | 16% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 39 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 446 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 309 mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 36 μg | 65% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 31 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 5 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 19 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 139 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 7 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
Burning 562 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 107minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 67minCycling (moderate)
- 47minRunning (6 mph)
- 79minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Fennel-Dusted Chicken with Brown Butter and Capers?
One serving of Fennel-Dusted Chicken with Brown Butter and Capers (1 serving) has 562 calories, which works out to 246 calories per 100 g. That is about 28% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Fennel-Dusted Chicken with Brown Butter and Capers high in protein?
It provides a solid 32 g of protein per serving (63% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% 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.
Are Fennel-Dusted Chicken with Brown Butter and Capers keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 2% of calories.
How much sodium is in Fennel-Dusted Chicken with Brown Butter and Capers?
698 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Fennel-Dusted Chicken with Brown Butter and Capers?
1.4 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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