Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cilantro Yogurt Sauce⏱ 25 min total

Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

Per 1 serving · 231 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
283
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    33g
    46% of calories
  • Carbs
    6.8g
    10% of calories
  • Fat
    14g
    44% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cilantro Yogurt Sauce (231 g) has 283 calories, with 33 g of protein, 6.8 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (46% of calories). It is high in protein (65% DV), riboflavin (b2) (34% DV) and niacin (74% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
122cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
12g
Net carbs
3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.4g
2.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein65%
  • Riboflavin (B2)34%
  • Niacin74%
  • Vitamin B685%
  • Vitamin B1228%
  • Pantothenic acid52%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber12%
  • Vitamin E14%
  • Vitamin K11%
  • Thiamine13%
  • Folate (B9)14%
  • Iron10%

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20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Preheat a grill to medium-high (about 400–450°F). Clean and oil the grates.

  2. 2

    Pat the chicken dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Grill the chicken 6–7 minutes per side with the lid closed, until the thickest part reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and rest 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    While the chicken cooks, blend the yogurt, avocado, lime juice, and cilantro until smooth and creamy. Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

  5. 5

    Serve the chicken with the avocado–cilantro yogurt sauce spooned over the top or on the side.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (231 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A13 μg
1%
Vitamin C6 mg
7%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
14%
Vitamin K14 μg
11%
Thiamine0.2 mg
13%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
34%
Niacin12 mg
74%
Vitamin B61 mg
85%
Folate (B9)56 μg
14%
Vitamin B121 μg
28%
Pantothenic acid3 mg
52%
Choline110 mg
20%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium79 mg
8%
Iron1 mg
10%
Potassium713 mg
15%
Magnesium53 mg
13%
Phosphorus349 mg
50%
Zinc1 mg
13%
Copper0.1 mg
15%
Manganese0.1 mg
4%
Selenium32 μg
58%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene12 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene42 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride4 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0.5 g—
Glucose0.2 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose2 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats8 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol9 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 283 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 54min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 34min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 24min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 40min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cilantro Yogurt Sauce?

One serving of Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cilantro Yogurt Sauce (1 serving) has 283 calories, which works out to 122 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cilantro Yogurt Sauce high in protein?

Yes. It has 33 g of protein per serving, and 46% of its calories come from protein (12 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cilantro Yogurt Sauce keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 10% of calories.

How much sodium is in Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cilantro Yogurt Sauce?

115 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Grilled Chicken with Avocado Cilantro Yogurt Sauce?

2.3 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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