⏱ 40 min total

Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast

Name: Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp Sesame oil; 1 breast fillet Chicken breast; 1 ¼ medium Scallions; ¼ tbsp Ginger root; ¼ cup Chicken broth; ¾ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ½ tsp Ground ginger; ¾ tbsp Red wine vinegar; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Cilantro; ⅜ tbsp Honey

Per 1 serving · 236 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

221

11%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
29g
54% of calories
Carbs
9.8g
18% of calories
Fat
6.6g
28% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast (236 g) has 221 calories, with 29 g of protein, 9.8 g of carbohydrates and 6.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (54% of calories). It is high in protein (59% DV), Vitamin K (36% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 41% and 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

93cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

13g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.8g

7.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein59%
Vitamin K36%
Riboflavin (B2)20%
Niacin78%
Vitamin B676%
Pantothenic acid37%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine10%
Vitamin B1212%
Choline19%
Iron19%
Potassium12%
Magnesium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium41%
Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min

1
Heat 2 teaspoons of sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
3
Add 4/5 of the scallions and 1 tablespoon of ginger to the skillet, cooking while stirring constantly until fragrant. Add the chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 4 minutes. Add the chicken back to the skillet and return to a simmer, cooking covered for about 12 minutes.
5
Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Discard the pan liquid.
6
For the sauce, combine 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, the remaining scallions, 2 teaspoons of ground ginger, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, red wine vinegar, cilantro, and honey in a small bowl.
7
Serve the sauce over the chicken.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (236 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	21 μg	2%
Vitamin C	4 mg	5%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	43 μg	36%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	10%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	20%
Niacin	12 mg	78%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	76%
Folate (B9)	28 μg	7%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	12%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	37%
Choline	106 mg	19%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	30 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	19%
Potassium	557 mg	12%
Magnesium	46 mg	11%
Phosphorus	290 mg	41%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.1 mg	13%
Manganese	0.5 mg	21%
Selenium	28 μg	50%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.4 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	152 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0.2 g	—
Glucose	3 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	0.1 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	8 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 221 calories

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

42min
Walking (3.5 mph)
26min
Cycling (moderate)
18min
Running (6 mph)
31min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast?

One serving of Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast (1 serving) has 221 calories, which works out to 93 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast high in protein?

Yes. It has 29 g of protein per serving, and 54% of its calories come from protein (13 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast?

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

How much sugar is in Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (236 g)

Calories221

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.6g	8%
Saturated fat 1.2g	6%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 86mg	29%
Sodium 951mg	41%
Total carbohydrate 9.8g	4%
Dietary fiber 0.8g	3%
Total sugars 7.3g
Protein 29g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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