⏱ 20 min totalOnion Scallion Chicken
Per 1 serving · 227 g · 13 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein27g33% of calories
- Carbs14g17% of calories
- Fat18g50% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Onion Scallion Chicken (227 g) has 331 calories, with 27 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (50% of calories). It is high in protein (54% DV), Vitamin E (21% DV) and Vitamin K (35% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 31% and 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein54%
- Vitamin E21%
- Vitamin K35%
- Niacin72%
- Vitamin B673%
- Pantothenic acid35%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine11%
- Riboflavin (B2)19%
- Vitamin B1210%
- Choline18%
- Iron12%
- Potassium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium31%
- Cholesterol28%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Chicken breast
1 tbsp Canola oil
1 medium Scallions
¼ medium Onion
½ tbsp Ginger root
¾ tsp Cornstarch
½ tbsp Rice wine vinegar
1 tsp Oyster sauce
½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce
⅛ tsp, ground White pepper
¼ tsp Sesame oil
½ tbsp Granulated sugar- 🥄1 ½ tbsp Water
Directions
- 1
Marinate the chicken with two-thirds of the cornstarch and rice wine vinegar for 10 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the oyster sauce, soy sauce, white pepper, sesame oil, sugar, remaining cornstarch, and water to make the sauce. Set aside.
- 3
Heat half of the canola oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the marinated chicken until the surface turns white, then remove and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining oil to the wok and stir-fry the onion and ginger until fragrant. Return the chicken to the wok and stir before adding the sauce.
- 5
Continue stir-frying until the chicken is fully cooked to 165°F, then add the scallions. Stir briefly, then serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (227 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 15 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 42 μg | 35% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Niacin | 11 mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 73% |
| Folate (B9) | 28 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 35% |
| Choline | 100 mg | 18% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 28 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 496 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 270 mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 27 μg | 48% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 90 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 8 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 7 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 331 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 63minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 40minCycling (moderate)
- 28minRunning (6 mph)
- 47minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Onion Scallion Chicken?
One serving of Onion Scallion Chicken (1 serving) has 331 calories, which works out to 145 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Onion Scallion Chicken high in protein?
Yes. It has 27 g of protein per serving, and 33% of its calories come from protein (8.2 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Onion Scallion Chicken keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 17% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Onion Scallion Chicken?
722 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Onion Scallion Chicken?
8 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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