⏱ 440 min totalFive Spice Roasted Chicken Legs
Per 1 serving · 100 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein15g41% of calories
- Carbs5.9g16% of calories
- Fat6.8g42% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Five Spice Roasted Chicken Legs (100 g) has 146 calories, with 15 g of protein, 5.9 g of carbohydrates and 6.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (42% of calories). It is high in protein (30% DV), niacin (25% DV) and Vitamin B6 (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 33% and 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein30%
- Niacin25%
- Vitamin B625%
- Phosphorus21%
- Selenium28%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Vitamin B1216%
- Pantothenic acid17%
- Iron12%
- Zinc13%
- Copper10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium33%
- Cholesterol22%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 cloves, minced Garlic
⅔ tbsp chopped Shallots
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Ginger root
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Honey
⅔ tbsp Tamari soy sauce- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper
1 drumstick, bone removed Chicken drumstick
Directions
- 1
In a blender, combine garlic, shallots, ginger, honey, soy sauce, Chinese Five Spice, and pepper; blend until smooth to prepare the marinade.
- 2
Place the chicken in a large, resealable bag or container, add marinade, and ensure chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- 3
Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange chicken on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan and tent loosely with foil.
- 4
Roast for 30 minutes, remove foil, and continue roasting, basting occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 45 minutes more.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (100 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 10 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 7 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 16% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 17% |
| Choline | 45 mg | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 17 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 144 mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 15 μg | 28% |
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 | 0.4 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 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 | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 10 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 146 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 28minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 17minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 20minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Five Spice Roasted Chicken Legs?
One serving of Five Spice Roasted Chicken Legs (1 serving) has 146 calories, which works out to 146 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Five Spice Roasted Chicken Legs high in protein?
Yes. It has 15 g of protein per serving, and 41% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Five Spice Roasted Chicken Legs keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 16% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Five Spice Roasted Chicken Legs?
749 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Five Spice Roasted Chicken Legs?
3.6 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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