Sesame Chicken, Broccoli and Rice⏱ 47 min total

Sesame Chicken, Broccoli and Rice

Per 1 serving · 324 g · 13 ingredients

Calories
493
25%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    36g
    29% of calories
  • Carbs
    65g
    52% of calories
  • Fat
    11g
    19% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Sesame Chicken, Broccoli and Rice (324 g) has 493 calories, with 36 g of protein, 65 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in protein (71% DV), Vitamin C (94% DV) and Vitamin K (104% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 29% and 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
152cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.2g
Net carbs
60g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5.1g
16 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein71%
  • Vitamin C94%
  • Vitamin K104%
  • Thiamine32%
  • Riboflavin (B2)30%
  • Niacin91%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber18%
  • Vitamin E17%
  • Calcium12%
  • Potassium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium29%
  • Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 12 minCook 35 min
  1. 1

    Prepare the rice according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk egg whites and cornstarch until smooth. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the egg mixture, and toss to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Steam the broccoli until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes, then set aside.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, mix honey, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and garlic, then set aside.

  5. 5

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through to 165°F.

  6. 6

    Remove chicken from heat, add the prepared sauce and scallions, and toss to combine. Stir in the broccoli, then serve over the cooked rice.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (324 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A44 μg
5%
Vitamin C85 mg
94%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
17%
Vitamin K125 μg
104%
Thiamine0.4 mg
32%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
30%
Niacin15 mg
91%
Vitamin B61 mg
107%
Folate (B9)93 μg
23%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
9%
Pantothenic acid3 mg
59%
Choline131 mg
24%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium121 mg
12%
Iron3 mg
37%
Potassium893 mg
19%
Magnesium142 mg
34%
Phosphorus508 mg
73%
Zinc3 mg
24%
Copper0.4 mg
43%
Manganese2 mg
92%
Selenium45 μg
81%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene23 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene419 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose7 g—
Galactose0.5 g—
Glucose6 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0.2 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0.4 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol8 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.5 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 493 calories

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

  • 94min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 59min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 41min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 69min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sesame Chicken, Broccoli and Rice?

One serving of Sesame Chicken, Broccoli and Rice (1 serving) has 493 calories, which works out to 152 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sesame Chicken, Broccoli and Rice high in protein?

It provides a solid 36 g of protein per serving (71% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% 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.

Is Sesame Chicken, Broccoli and Rice keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 60 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sesame Chicken, Broccoli and Rice?

658 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Sesame Chicken, Broccoli and Rice?

16 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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