Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs⏱ 70 min total

Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs

Per 1 serving · 192 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
447
22%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    31g
    28% of calories
  • Carbs
    0.5g
    0% of calories
  • Fat
    35g
    71% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs (192 g) has 447 calories, with 31 g of protein, 0.5 g of carbohydrates and 35 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in protein (62% DV), riboflavin (b2) (21% DV) and niacin (54% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 44% and 61% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
233cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7g
Net carbs
0.5g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g
0 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein62%
  • Riboflavin (B2)21%
  • Niacin54%
  • Vitamin B650%
  • Vitamin B1249%
  • Phosphorus42%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine11%
  • Choline16%
  • Iron16%
  • Copper11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat44%
  • Cholesterol61%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 35 minCook 35 min
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 475°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a 12" cast-iron or heavy nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Nestle chicken in skillet and cook 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium-high; continue cooking, occasionally rearranging chicken thighs and rotating pan to evenly distribute heat, about 12 minutes.

  4. 4

    Transfer skillet to oven and cook 13 more minutes. Flip chicken; continue cooking until meat is thoroughly cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (192 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A43 μg
5%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
8%
Vitamin K4 μg
3%
Thiamine0.1 mg
11%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
21%
Niacin9 mg
54%
Vitamin B61 mg
50%
Folate (B9)6 μg
1%
Vitamin B121 μg
49%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
7%
Choline86 mg
16%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium13 mg
1%
Iron1 mg
16%
Potassium384 mg
8%
Magnesium34 mg
8%
Phosphorus295 mg
42%
Zinc2 mg
22%
Copper0.1 mg
11%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium36 μg
65%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.3 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene0.1 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats16 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats7 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol43 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.4 g—
Total omega 66 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 447 calories

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

  • 85min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 54min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 37min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 63min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs?

One serving of Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs (1 serving) has 447 calories, which works out to 233 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs high in protein?

It provides a solid 31 g of protein per serving (62% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% 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 Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0.5 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.

How much sodium is in Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs?

191 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs?

0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

More recipes

View all