⏱ 47 min total

Sticky Chicken Stir-Fry

Name: Sticky Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup Brown rice; 1 thigh, bone removed Chicken thigh; ½ tsp. Chinese five-spice powder; ½ dash Salt; ½ dash Black pepper; 1 tsp Canola oil; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; ½ tbsp Ginger root; ¼ pepper Red chili pepper; ½ tbsp Ketchup; ½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ½ tbsp Honey; 2 ½ cup Spinach; 1 tbsp Water; ½ large Scallions

Per 1 serving · 293 g · 15 ingredients

Calories

498

25%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
23g
18% of calories
Carbs
53g
42% of calories
Fat
22g
39% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Sticky Chicken Stir-Fry (293 g) has 498 calories, with 23 g of protein, 53 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (42% of calories). It is high in protein (46% DV), Vitamin A (43% DV) and Vitamin C (47% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 35%, 24% and 31% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

170cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.6g

Net carbs

49g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

10 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein46%
Vitamin A43%
Vitamin C47%
Vitamin E22%
Vitamin K327%
Thiamine24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber14%
Choline15%
Calcium11%
Potassium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium35%
Saturated fat24%
Cholesterol31%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 12 minCook 35 min

1
Cook the rice according to package directions.
2
Slice the chicken thighs into 1/4-inch strips, and toss with five-spice, a pinch of salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring, until starting to brown.
4
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 7–10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until nearly cooked through.
5
In a small bowl, mix the garlic, ginger, chili, ketchup, soy sauce, and honey. Add sauce to the chicken, and cook over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until glossy and sticky and the chicken is cooked through to 165°F.
6
Add chopped spinach to the rice with water, and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the spinach just wilts. Season to taste.
7
Serve the sticky chicken over the spinach rice and garnish with chopped scallions.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (293 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	389 μg	43%
Vitamin C	42 mg	47%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	3 mg	22%
Vitamin K	393 μg	327%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	24%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	25%
Niacin	8 mg	50%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	63%
Folate (B9)	171 μg	43%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	24%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	21%
Choline	80 mg	15%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	112 mg	11%
Iron	4 mg	50%
Potassium	862 mg	18%
Magnesium	155 mg	37%
Phosphorus	368 mg	53%
Zinc	3 mg	25%
Copper	0.3 mg	29%
Manganese	3 mg	112%
Selenium	30 μg	55%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.2 g	—
Alpha carotene	4 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	4,355 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	5 g	—
Galactose	0.4 g	—
Glucose	5 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	1,253 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0.3 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	10 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	22 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 498 calories

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

94min
Walking (3.5 mph)
60min
Cycling (moderate)
41min
Running (6 mph)
70min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sticky Chicken Stir-Fry?

One serving of Sticky Chicken Stir-Fry (1 serving) has 498 calories, which works out to 170 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sticky Chicken Stir-Fry high in protein?

It provides a solid 23 g of protein per serving (46% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% 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 Sticky Chicken Stir-Fry keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 49 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sticky Chicken Stir-Fry?

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

How much sugar is in Sticky Chicken Stir-Fry?

10 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 (293 g)

Calories498

% Daily Value*

Total fat 22g	28%
Saturated fat 4.9g	24%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 92mg	31%
Sodium 807mg	35%
Total carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary fiber 4g	14%
Total sugars 10g
Protein 23g

* 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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