⏱ 90 min totalSpicy Chicken
Per 1 serving · 259 g · 13 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein34g38% of calories
- Carbs27g30% of calories
- Fat12g32% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Spicy Chicken (259 g) has 352 calories, with 34 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (38% of calories). It is high in protein (67% DV), Vitamin C (25% DV) and thiamine (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 90% and 47% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein67%
- Vitamin C25%
- Thiamine22%
- Riboflavin (B2)34%
- Niacin79%
- Vitamin B692%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber14%
- Vitamin A12%
- Vitamin E15%
- Calcium10%
- Potassium15%
- Zinc19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium90%
- Cholesterol47%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Chicken breast
⅛ cup Buttermilk
2 tbsp Hot sauce
¼ tbsp Canola oil
¼ cup Whole wheat flour
¼ tsp Cayenne pepper- 🥄½ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
⅛ tbsp Garlic powder
⅛ tbsp Paprika
¼ large Egg- ⅛ cup 2% milk
¼ tbsp Butter
Directions
- 1
Cut chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. In a bowl, combine buttermilk with half of the hot sauce and add the chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- 2
Heat oven to 425° and set a lightly oiled wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
- 3
In one shallow dish, whisk flour, cayenne, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In a second dish, whisk the egg with the milk.
- 4
Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Dip each piece in the egg mixture, then the flour mixture, pressing to coat. Repeat the dip and coat for a double layer. Arrange on the oiled rack and mist or drizzle lightly with the remaining oil.
- 5
Bake until crisp and cooked through to 165°F, 12–16 minutes, turning once.
- 6
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and stir in the remaining hot sauce.
- 7
Toss the hot chicken pieces with the butter–hot sauce mixture and serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (259 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 106 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 22 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Niacin | 13 mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 92% |
| Folate (B9) | 36 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 46% |
| Choline | 152 mg | 28% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 104 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 683 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 86 mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 442 mg | 63% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 50 μg | 91% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 7 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 360 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 73 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 17 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 352 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 67minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 42minCycling (moderate)
- 29minRunning (6 mph)
- 49minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spicy Chicken?
One serving of Spicy Chicken (1 serving) has 352 calories, which works out to 136 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Spicy Chicken high in protein?
Yes. It has 34 g of protein per serving, and 38% of its calories come from protein (9.6 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Spicy Chicken keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spicy Chicken?
2068 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Spicy Chicken?
3.7 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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