⏱ 50 min totalSouthwest Spiced Chicken Thighs
Per 1 serving · 221 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein32g26% of calories
- Carbs3.8g3% of calories
- Fat38g71% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Southwest Spiced Chicken Thighs (221 g) has 483 calories, with 32 g of protein, 3.8 g of carbohydrates and 38 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in protein (63% DV), riboflavin (b2) (20% DV) and niacin (55% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 20%, 61% and 66% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein63%
- Riboflavin (B2)20%
- Niacin55%
- Vitamin B653%
- Vitamin B1250%
- Iron31%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A12%
- Thiamine11%
- Choline16%
- Potassium10%
- Magnesium10%
- Copper15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium20%
- Saturated fat61%
- Cholesterol66%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray
2 thigh, bone removed Chicken thigh
½ lime yields Lime juice
½ tsp, ground Cumin seed
¼ tsp Chili powder
⅛ tsp Cayenne pepper
⅛ tsp Garlic powder
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cloves- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
½ tbsp Butter
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
Arrange the chicken thighs in the prepared dish, skin-side up, and squeeze fresh lime juice over them.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cloves, and salt. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken.
- 4
Divide the butter into small pieces and place one piece on top of each chicken thigh.
- 5
Bake for about 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (221 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 108 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6 μg | 5% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Niacin | 9 mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 53% |
| Folate (B9) | 9 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 50% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 90 mg | 16% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 35 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 460 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 312 mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 36 μg | 65% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 14 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 176 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 15 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 91 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 6 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 483 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 92minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 58minCycling (moderate)
- 40minRunning (6 mph)
- 68minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Southwest Spiced Chicken Thighs?
One serving of Southwest Spiced Chicken Thighs (1 serving) has 483 calories, which works out to 219 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Southwest Spiced Chicken Thighs high in protein?
It provides a solid 32 g of protein per serving (63% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% 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 Southwest Spiced Chicken Thighs keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.
How much sodium is in Southwest Spiced Chicken Thighs?
466 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Southwest Spiced Chicken Thighs?
0.5 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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